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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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Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
February 5, 2025

Snow Drought Persists in Most of the West With Record Dryness in the Southwest

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

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
December 11, 2024

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

Green trees in front of mountains in the Pacific Northwest
Drought Status Update for the Pacific Northwest
August 29, 2024

 Drought—and Its Impacts—Intensified, But Relief May Arrive This Fall. 

Green trees in front of mountains in the Pacific Northwest
Drought Status Update for the Pacific Northwest
July 25, 2024

Drought and Its Impacts Define Summer in the Pacific Northwest

Green trees in front of mountains in the Pacific Northwest
Special Edition Drought Status Update for Pacific Northwest Tribal Nations
July 10, 2024

Drought Expected to Develop, Persist Across Many Pacific Northwest Tribal Lands This Summer

We’d love to hear from you! You are invited to join NIDIS and partners for a webinar on July 25, 2024 at 10 a.m. PT, which will include an update on conditions and an open discussion on your needs as they relate to drought management support.