Record Heat Meets a Major Snow Drought Across the West - The New York Times

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Unseasonably high temperatures are compounding a snow drought in the Western U.S., threatening a key water source for the region.

Heat Wave in California and Other Western States Wilts a More Air-Conditioned U.S. - The New York Times
A heat wave in California and other Western states, with temperatures up to 40 degrees above normal, underscores how more US homes have recently added air-conditioning.
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Grand Canyon flooding: 1 dead, 15 people may be missing and dozens are evacuated
One person died, about 15 may be missing and dozens evacuated after a flash flood destroyed bridges and knocked out the Grand Canyon's South Rim water pipeline.
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