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View of Slide Mountain and Mount Rose.

Scientists investigate northern Sierra Nevada snow droughts

By DRI Communications | Jan 7, 2018 | News releases, Research findings

Above: From the east side of Washoe Lake, the view of Slide Mountain and Mount Rose on January 7, 2018, showed the effects of the ongoing snow drought. Warm wet and dry periods in November and a dry period in December created snow drought conditions throughout the...

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DRI Researchers Identify Connection Between Atmospheric River Events and Avalanche Fatalities in Western United States

By DRI Communications | Jul 14, 2017 | News releases, Research findings

RENO, Nev. (July 14, 2017) - Recently published research led by atmospheric scientists at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) demonstrates a connection between the occurrence of atmospheric river (AR) events and avalanche fatalities in the West. Published in the...

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