Severe drought expands in the Colorado River Basin, with Arizona and California hit hardest. A storm may bring relief, but fire risks remain high.
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Snowpack shortfall and drought impacting the Colorado River Basin
Drought and below-average snowpack threaten water supply and hydropower in the Colorado River Basin, with little relief expected in the coming weeks.
Utah’s water outlook features near-normal precipitation in the north, low snowpack in the south, strong reservoir levels, and statewide conservation efforts.
Biden’s $284.8M plan boosts Lake Mead, funding water-saving projects with Nevada and California districts to ensure reliable supplies for Western communities.
Drought worsens across the Southwest, spurred by La Niña, threatening water supplies in the Colorado River Basin.
Moderate drought eased in parts of Utah and Wyoming, but extreme dryness grew in NW Wyoming. Warmer-than-normal temps pose ongoing challenges.