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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
California-Nevada Drought Status Update
March 15, 2022

After a soggy start, California and Nevada remain in drought as the wet season comes to a dry close

Register here for the March 28 California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar.

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
March 10, 2022

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

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape
Drought Status Update for the North Central U.S.
February 24, 2022

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.

 

Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
California-Nevada and Pacific Northwest Special Edition Drought Early Warning Update
February 24, 2022

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.

Rolling hills with fall foliage in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Northeast
February 18, 2022

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

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

Chicos mountains in Big Bend National Park, Texas
Southern Plains Drought Status Update
February 10, 2022

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

Drought is likely to continue into spring.