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

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.

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.

Timely rain and snow events prevent Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions from expanding. 

For more details, see the Northeast Drought Early Warning System Dashboard.

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

Extreme drought persists in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas.

Drought is likely to continue into spring.