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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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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.

 

February 10, 2022

The faucet has been shut off across much of the West after a promising wet and snowy start to the season.

February 4, 2022

A Lackluster January: Snow Totals Near Normal for This Time of Year

January 13, 2022

A series of cold winter storms in the western United States led to a substantial reduction in the severity of snow drought.

January 10, 2022

A look back at drought in 2021.

December 16, 2021

Both Warm and Dry Snow Drought Persist Across the West