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The densest fog is likely to remain to the south and west, where lingering snowmelt and moisture are greatest.—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 The National Weather Service warned that the heat wave, in addition to bringing risks of heat stress, also will create hazardous conditions along rivers as rapid snowmelt causes rising water levels and swift currents.—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026 Low snowpack and early snowmelt can affect vegetation, reduce surface and subsurface water storage and alter streamflow, all of which directly impact water management and planning across the West.—Dan Peck, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 During rain or snowmelt, trails become slick.—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowmelt