Heavy October storms improved drought in California and Utah, but much of the Colorado River Basin remains dry as winter approaches.
Tag: U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought eased in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, but northern Colorado saw worsening conditions, according to the September 11 Drought Monitor.
Drought continues across the Colorado River Basin as Wyoming and Arizona remain parched, with only central Colorado seeing modest relief.
Drought worsened across the Colorado River Basin as heat and dryness fueled wildfires and stressed water supplies in Arizona, Colorado, and beyond.
Drought conditions shift across U.S., West faces new challenges
August 7 report shows drought easing in parts of U.S., but worsening in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of Arizona.
Extreme heat worsens drought in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, with no improvements across the West, per the July 17, 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor.