Dry conditions deepen drought across the West, with severe impacts in California and snowpack concerns in the Four Corners. Some areas see improvements.
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Moderate drought eased in parts of Utah and Wyoming, but extreme dryness grew in NW Wyoming. Warmer-than-normal temps pose ongoing challenges.
Storms soak Northern California easing drought, but extreme drought worsens in Arizona and Nevada as reservoirs drop and La Niña threatens drier conditions ahead.
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