When a supply chain starts with snow, what happens when it doesn’t fall?

What happened

Utah experienced record-low snowpack and declining reservoir levels during the 2026 water year, leading to severe water shortages and impacts on the Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell.

Timeline

1. Oct 5, 8:00 AM Utah Business When a supply chain starts with snow, what happens when it doesn’t fall?
2. Oct 5, 2:01 PM ABC 4 Utah ends water year with 14% drop in reservoir storage

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