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

Strategic angle: New research indicates that forest fires in the Pacific Northwest are impacting snowmelt and water resources.

Editorial StaffApril 2, 20261 min read

Study conducted by Portland State University

Focuses on the western Cascades region of Oregon

Highlights challenges for snowmelt-dependent water resources