by:Amanda Arden

Posted:Jun 6, 2023 / 04:11 PM PDT

Updated: Jun 6, 2023 / 04:11 PM PDT

https://www.koin.com/weather/oregon-snowpack-falls-below-average-after-hottest-may-on-record/

Oregon’s snowpack has gone from above average to below average across most of the state

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Like water melting from a frozen peak and running into a stream, Oregon’s snowpack has been sliding downhill for the past several weeks.

Less than two months ago,the entire state had above-average snowpack.

The Willamette region had snowpack levels at or above 189% of median levels on April 10, 2023.The Umatilla/Walla Walla/Willow region was at 155% of median levels.

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Now, on June 6, 2023, the state snowpack map shows a very different picture.

The Willamette region is at 80% of its median snowpack levels and the Umatilla/Walla Walla/Willow region…