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Why do we need snow, and what happens if we don’t get it?

A snow drought occurs when there is an extended period of abnormally low snowpack.

Hope Osemwenkhae

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Feb 6, 2023, 11:52 AM

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Updated

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Why do we need snow, and what happens if we don’t get it?

A snow drought occurs when there is an extended period of abnormally low snowpack.

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