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DROUGHT STATUS UPDATE ARCHIVE

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About Drought Status Updates: NIDIS and partners issue drought status updates to communicate a potential area of concern for drought expansion and/or development, based on recent conditions and the upcoming forecast.
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February 7, 2024

Snow drought still covers much of the western U.S., with the worst conditions in the northern Rocky Mountains.

January 26, 2024

Snow Drought in Much of the Intermountain West Region Despite El Niño

January 10, 2024

2024 Begins with Record Low Snow Conditions Across the West—But Help Is on the Way

December 6, 2023

Low Precipitation and Warm Temperatures Drive Western Snow Drought Risk

September 21, 2023

Drought Deteriorations Due to Late Summer Hot and Dry Conditions in Southern Portions of Intermountain West Region 

 

June 15, 2023

This Year’s Snow Season Wipes Away Drought in Much of the West with the Exception of the Pacific Northwest