Scientists have identified a new weather pattern that is reshaping water supply in the western United States. The pattern, snow-eater heat waves, accelerates the melting of snowpack. According to a recent study, these heat waves cause snow to melt twice as fast as before. The accelerated melt could alter water availability for communities and ecosystems. The study highlights the growing impact of climate change on regional hydrology. CPR News reports on the findings and their implications for water management.
Sources: CPR News (public radio)
