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

Major Drought Concerns Remain in the Great Plains Moving into Spring.

Watch the recording from the February 17 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar for additional information and context.

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

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

Both Warm and Dry Snow Drought Persist Across the West

Drought Persists Despite Some Improvement in the Upper Missouri River Basin