Wildfires accelerate winter snowmelt in Oregon's western Cascades, study finds

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Apr 2, 2026, 10:50 am98 ptsTrending
The Pacific Northwest has seen below-normal snow this season—and new research from Portland State University suggests that the region's snowmelt-dependent water resources could face growing challenges in the years ahead as forest fires and winter rainstorms become more frequent.

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