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Widespread drought conditions and associated impacts likely to persist this summer.

This drought status update summarizes key points from the May 7 Northern Plains Drought Update and Outlook Webinar, which provided an update on and outlook for the ongoing drought conditions across portions of the Northern Great Plains. 

Dry soils are first in line for winter snowmelt.

Snow drought and early, accelerated snowmelt raise concerns as we head into summer.

Drought Persistence Expected in the Northern Great Plains into Summer.

Drought emergency declared for Utah while Northeast Colorado sees drought conditions improve.

Snow drought conditions remain over much of the Southwest U.S., Sierra Nevada, and Rocky Mountains.