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Low snowpack and forecasts for a dry and warm spring and summer have spurred state officials to declare a drought emergency for most of Washington.

The Department of Water Resources conducted its fifth snow survey as Valley communities remain under alert due to melting snow following storms.

Updated 3 hours ago Getty Images The 2021 edition of the Sierra snowpack is soon expected to go to 0% of average (2% statewide as of May 25th) which shouldn't be a surprise given the intensity of the current drought combined with warmer than average temperatures. It represents about 30% of the state's fresh water in a typical year, a critical reserve that continues to get less reliable especially since 2000 as the odds of having an average snowpack into June has decreased considerably. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. NBC Bay Area...

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