Storms soak Northern California easing drought, but extreme drought worsens in Arizona and Nevada as reservoirs drop and La Niña threatens drier conditions ahead.
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Rain eases drought in parts of Arizona and Colorado, but severe drought expands in northern Colorado and Wyoming. Cooler temperatures expected in the West.
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.