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Oregon Snowpack Levels See Drastic Increase From the Start of the Month, But Drought Conditions Remain

At the start of the year, snowpack levels were at abnormally low levels. But after recent heavy snowfall throughout the state, water supply levels are improving.

Portland-Area Snowpack Levels Have Risen by Nearly 30 Percent Since the Start of February

The snow and heavy rain that have been blanketing the Pacific Northwest for the past few weeks have brought snowpack levels up to be closer to normal.

More Snow Is Good News—But It’s No Guarantee Oregon Will Escape Wildfires

There’s much more snow in Oregon mountains this year than this time in 2018. But the Pacific Northwest still needs to catch up.

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