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Great Salt Lake may hit historic lows this year, despite long-awaited snowfall
Despite this week’s heavy snowfall, conservationists warn Utah’s snowpack — which hit a record low earlier this month — is likely not enough to keep the Great Salt Lake’s water levels from hitting new record lows later this year. “Utah is still facing major snowpack deficits, this doesn’t reverse months of snow drought. What we really need is sustained snowpack that lasts long into spring, so it can contribute to spring runoff,” said Samantha Hawkins, spokesperson for Grow the Flow — a conservation nonprofit dedicated to Great Salt Lake water conservation. Hawkins ...
