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Region Transitions from Dry Winter to Dry Spring with Dry Soils, Rapid Snowmelt, and Intensified and Expanded Drought Impacts.

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

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

Drought Preparedness Key as Continuing Drought Conditions and Impacts Compounded By Back-to-Back Dry Years.

Drought forecasted to continue as wettest months come to a close

Recent storms bring some snow drought relief, but below-normal snowpack remains.