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This SNOTEL (snow telemetry) map on the USDA website shows the mountain snowpack's water content compared to the average for the same date. (GRAPHIC: Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Northern Rockies News Service)
Apr 6, 2026

Idaho faces historic snow drought with lowest snowpack on record

Idaho is experiencing a historic snow drought with the lowest snowpack on record, signaling potential future challenges for water management in the state.


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