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DROUGHT STATUS UPDATE ARCHIVE

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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
April 3, 2025

Spring Heat Wave Rapidly Melts Snow Across the West

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
March 6, 2025

Abysmal Snowpack Defines Winter for Arizona and New Mexico

Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Photo credit: Cheryl McDonald Creative.
Drought Status Update for California-Nevada
February 13, 2025

Extreme Drought in Southern California and Nevada Continues Despite Ongoing Precipitation

Our thoughts are with all of those, including many of our partners, who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Please stay alert to potential additional impacts from the current atmospheric river, including floods or debris flows resulting from heavy rainfall. 

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

Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Photo credit: Cheryl McDonald Creative.
Drought Status Update for California-Nevada
January 16, 2025

Drought Expanded and Intensified in Southern and Central California and Nevada, and Is Expected to Worsen

Our thoughts are with all of those, including many of our partners, who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. As critical fire weather conditions continue for Southern California, get the latest fire weather forecasts, maps, and safety information from the National Weather Service.

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