The Great Salt Lake is set to reach a record low this summer as the drought persists. That will leave more of the lake’s bed exposed, relieving some toxic dust.

The dust can impact more than just a person’s health. Hahnenberger said dust storms can travel up to about 100 miles away.

“Some of this dust does get deposited on our snow. It makes the snow darker in color, and that makes the snow melt faster, which is a concern for our water supply,” she said.

:jesus-christ:

That and Lake Mead rapidly approaching dead pool levels are making me think that this summer is going to be quite something in the western US. Nowhere is safe from climatic effects, but I don’t know how many more fire seasons I want to put my (or my kid’s) lungs through.