Washington state has declared a statewide drought emergency because of near-record low snowpack levels. This poses a significant threat to water supplies and fish habitats. It also increases the risk of wildfires as summer approaches. The state received 104% of its normal precipitation from October to February. However, a considerable amount of this fell as rain rather than snow. As a result, Washington is now facing only about half of its usual snowpack. This leads to concerns about adequate water resources during the hotter months.