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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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Colorado River running through the Grand Canyon
Drought Update for the Intermountain West
February 25, 2021

Below-average snowpack and a dry forecast: Potential drought impacts through spring in the Intermountain West.

 

Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Drought Status Update for California-Nevada
February 25, 2021

Drought forecasted to continue as wettest months come to a close

Mountainous field partially covered in snow.
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
February 11, 2021

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

A marsh in Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Southeast Climate Update and Webinar Recap
February 9, 2021

Next month’s Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar is on Tuesday, March 9 at 10 am ET, with a special presentation on the Spring Flood Outlook.

Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Drought Status Update for California-Nevada
February 5, 2021

Recent storms bring much-needed snow and rain, but drought continues. 

 

Snow-covered trees in Vermont
Drought Early Warning Update for the Northeast
February 1, 2021

Keep watch on winter precipitation and lingering dryness.

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