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Drought persists in central and southern California and Nevada. 

A potentially warmer than normal spring and summer could bring impacts to spring runoff, agriculture, and wildfire risk.

Spring Heat Wave Rapidly Melts Snow Across the West

Southern Plains Drought Likely to Persist and Expand Through Spring, but May Improve in Summer

Low snowpack drives worsening drought in the Intermountain West

Dryness and Drought Improve Slightly with Recent Rain and Snowmelt, but Wildfire Risk Is a Concern

Drought Persists Through Winter

March Likely to Bring a Mix of Drought Improvement and Persistence Across Midwest