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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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Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
March 10, 2022

Snow Drought Expands as Western U.S. Is Running Out of Time to Replenish Water Supplies

Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
California-Nevada and Pacific Northwest Special Edition Drought Early Warning Update
February 24, 2022

January precipitation was a bust. February is looking the same. Drought intensification is likely, and impacts may be severe for some areas.

Register for the February 28 Pacific Northwest Drought and Climate Outlook Webinar.

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
February 10, 2022

The faucet has been shut off across much of the West after a promising wet and snowy start to the season.

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
January 13, 2022

A series of cold winter storms in the western United States led to a substantial reduction in the severity of snow drought.

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
December 16, 2021

Both Warm and Dry Snow Drought Persist Across the West

 

Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
California-Nevada and Pacific Northwest Special Edition Drought Status Update
October 28, 2021

A Bomb Cyclone and Powerful Atmospheric River Just Hit Parts of the West. What Does This Mean for Drought?