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Yakima Basin water supply forecast shows shortfall

Sunday, August 9, 2026

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The Bureau of Reclamation announced on August 8, 2026, that the Yakima Basin water supply for the current season will not fully meet irrigation demands.

Winter snowpack levels are less than half of normal, according to the forecast, which impacts local farms and water management planning. The forecast is part of the agency's monthly reporting on water availability.

The Bureau of Reclamation will continue monitoring the situation as the season progresses.

📄 Source: Daily Record (Ellensburg) — http://www.dailyrecordnews.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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The Bureau of Reclamation announced on August 8, 2026“Reclamation announces Yakima Basin water supply forecast for August — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0700 The Bureau of Reclamation’s August forecast of total water supply available for the Yakima Basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season, officials have announced. Winter snowpack is less than half of normal, contributing to… Source: https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/news/reclamation-announces-yakima-basin-water-supply-forecast-for-august/article_ee333127-a3ea-417f-8d7b-983a672becd5.html”
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The Yakima Basin water supply for the current season will not fully meet irrigation demands“The Bureau of Reclamation’s August forecast of total water supply available for the Yakima Basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season, officials have announced.”
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Winter snowpack levels are less than half of normal“Winter snowpack is less than half of normal, contributing to…”
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The forecast impacts local farms and water management planningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The forecast is part of the agency's monthly reporting on water availabilityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Bureau of Reclamation will continue monitoring the situation as the season progressesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.