https://www.mtpr.org/tags/california-institute-for-water-resources California Institute for Water Resources en-US Montana Public Radio Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:48:47 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-04-23/snow-drought-climate-change Snowpack in the West typically reaches its peak in early April but that hasn’t happened this year. Drought persists, setting up conditions for wildfires and low water supply. This warm, snowless winter points to a warming climate and trouble for Montana farmers. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:48:47 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-04-23/snow-drought-climate-change Ellis Juhlin