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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Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Photo credit: Cheryl McDonald Creative.

Drought Status Update for California-Nevada

January 16, 2025

Drought Expanded and Intensified in Southern and Central California and Nevada, and Is Expected to Worsen

Our thoughts are with all of those, including many of our partners, who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. As critical fire weather conditions continue for Southern California, get the latest fire weather forecasts, maps, and safety information from the National Weather Service.

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.

Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West

January 8, 2025

Record-Setting Warm and Dry Conditions Bring Snow Drought to Arizona, New Mexico, and Alaska

Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West

December 11, 2024

Winter Kicks Off With a Mix of Snowpack Conditions in the West

Drought Status Update for California-Nevada

October 17, 2024

Water Year 2024 recap: California-Nevada welcomed a normal precipitation year, but dried out after a hot summer

Lightning strikes in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona

North American Monsoon Special Edition Drought Status Update

July 16, 2024

June Precipitation and the Start of the Monsoon Could Bring Drought Relief, but Odds Favor Drier Conditions through Fall Due to Likely Transition to La Niña.

Water Year 2024 Snow Drought Current Conditions Summary and Impacts in the West

June 12, 2024

Persistent Snow Drought in Parts of the West Expected to Intensify and Expand Summer Drought Conditions