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Our findings unveiled a significant reduction in both glacier area and volume in the western United States since the mid-20th century. Currently, the region hosts 2878 glaciers and perennial snowfield spanning eight states, covering a total area of 428.32 \u00b1 7.8 km2 with a corresponding volume of 9.00 \u00b1 0.9 km3. During the study period, a loss of 244.31 km2 in glacier area was observed, representing a 36.32% decrease when contrasted with the RGI boundaries. The volume lost during this period amounted to 4.96 km3, roughly equivalent to 4.7 gigatons of water. Among the states, Washington experienced the most significant glacier area reduction, with a loss of 133.16 km2. Notably, glaciers in the North Cascade Range of Washington, such as those in Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan, now cover, on average, only 85% of their original glacier boundaries with ice and snow at the conclusion of the 2020 hydrological year. 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