Rain eases drought in parts of Arizona and Colorado, but severe drought expands in northern Colorado and Wyoming. Cooler temperatures expected in the West.
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Despite recent rain, drought persists in Western U.S.; 46% of rangelands poor, wildfires worsen situation. Some relief expected with upcoming precipitation.
California's nine-month drought-free period has ended, with 19.15% of the state classified as "abnormally dry" and concerns rising about wildfire risk
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that drought conditions in the southwest are easing, thanks to above-average precipitation.
Drought situation improving in some Colorado River basin states
The drought situation is easing for now in the Colorado River basin states, thanks to recent atmospheric river events.
August saw above-average rainfall in parts of the southwest, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and the trend brought by monsoon weather is expected to continue.