Why a good snow year can't save the Colorado River

The Colorado River, a vital resource for the West, is grappling with a two-decade-long drought, prompting federal officials to mandate substantial water use cuts. In the winter of 2023, some areas received over double the average snowpack, acting as a potential replenishment. However, uncertainties persist about whether this abundant snowfall can adequately restore the river system, strained by decades of overuse, drought, and rising temperatures.

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Published: The Gazette