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Snow Water Cycle- The Benefit of Snow Melt

Above normal temperatures linger into the weekend, though a gradual cooling trend will bring us back towards normal for the beginning of next week. This is certainly good news for those that like milder weather, but quite the opposite for those who have been enjoying and taking advantage of our current snow pack. Unfortunately, melting from mild temperatures and erosion due to rainfall will definitely thin the layer of snow on the ground before temperatures get cool again.

Okay, so maybe that last tab was a little bit of a bummer for snow lovers. But maybe it'll make you feel better to know that snow melt actually positively contributes to our drinking water and food supply! While it's not Springtime yet, melting snow still helps to replenish rivers, lakes, and reservoirs and additionally adds much needed moisture back into the soil for storage when it comes time for crops to grow!