The Western United States is experiencing a record snow drought, with unprecedented heat affecting future water supplies and increasing vulnerability to wildfires. According to AP News, snow cover and depth are at their lowest levels in decades, with 67 weather stations recording their warmest December through early February. The National Snow and Ice Data Center reports that snow cover is only about 155,000 square miles, significantly less than the normal 460,000 square miles. The snowpack in Oregon is 30% lower than the previous record, highlighting the severity of the drought. This lack of snow is impacting winter tourism and recreation, as well as raising concerns about water availability and wildfire risks.