Warm temperatures hamper snowpack formation in Nevada

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 718

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Snowpack in Nevada is off to a grim start as high temperatures have prevented snow packs from forming, despite high precipitation.

Snowpack in Nevada and the Eastern Sierra – a major source of water for the Truckee River in northern Nevada – are below normal at 74% of median for the time of year. While precipitation in December was well above normal, warmer than normal temperatures mean that has not translated to robust snowpacks throughout …

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