Record Heat Causes Early Snow Melt in California's Sierra Nevada
• Record heat causes early snowmelt in California's Sierra Nevada, with snowpack at only 18% of average.
• Global warming leads to more rain instead of snow, reducing natural water storage and increasing runoff.
• Early runoff threatens ecosystems and fisheries, prompting water managers to explore mitigation strategies.
Record heat causes early snowmelt in Sierra Nevada
California's Sierra Nevada is experiencing an early snowmelt due to record-breaking heat, with the snowpack measuring only 18% of its average.
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