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Southwest Drought Briefing
Dec
13
The most recent United States Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, but summer and early fall precipitation has improved conditions. This short drought briefing focused on winter drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada, followed by a discussion on drought and urban horticulture.
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