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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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February 12, 2026

Snow Drought Develops in Dry January, Widespread Precipitation on the Way

February 5, 2026

A Dry, Warm January Leaves the West With the Worst Snowpack in Decades

January 8, 2026

Record Warmth, Rain Instead of Snow Intensifies Snow Drought Across the West

December 11, 2025

Winter Begins With Rain Instead of Snow; Snow Drought Takes Hold Across the West

December 4, 2025

Wet Start to Water Year Improves Drought, But Snowpack Lags

August 5, 2025

California-Nevada Faces Continued Risk of Drought, Heat, and Wildfire Impacts During Remaining Dry Season