• Rainfall in parts of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.
• Drought conditions improved in southwest Colorado.
• Severe drought expanded in northern Colorado and Wyoming.
• Cooler temperatures are expected in the West.

November 4, 2024 — The West was the country’s region with substantial precipitation during the week, according to the October 29 report from the U.S. Drought Monitor, with rains in central to northeast Arizona, western Colorado, central to western Wyoming, and central Utah. Abnormally dry conditions disappeared from the rest of southwest Colorado, providing some relief to the region.

Drought Conditions Worsen Elsewhere.

Despite the rainfall in some areas, severe and extreme drought expanded in northern Colorado into southern Wyoming and western Wyoming. Moderate drought conditions improved in northern California and northern Nevada, as well as in southern Oregon and Idaho.

Forecast Indicates Cooler Temperatures and More Rain.

This week, the Western portions of the country will be in a more active weather pattern. Coastal areas, the Great Basin, and parts of the Rocky Mountains are expected to see some precipitation. Cooler-than-normal temperatures are anticipated to settle over the West, with 10-13 degrees below normal departures over much of Nevada.

The outlook shows that much of the West has the best chance for below-normal temperatures, centered on the Southwest. The greatest chance for above-normal precipitation is over the southern Rocky Mountains, while the greatest chance for below-normal precipitation is over northern California and much of the West.

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U.S. Drought Monitor

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