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

Wet Start for the Monsoon over Drought-Stricken Southwest.

The North American Monsoon brings summer precipitation to parts of the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico. The monsoon season is June 15 to September 30, though the actual arrival of the monsoon can vary.

Persistent Snow Drought and Rapid Spring Snowmelt Will Decrease Western Water Supplies and Increase Wildfire Risk

Record-Breaking Snowpack Melt Out Across the West

Rapid Melt Continues to Push Snowpack Below Median Across the West

Drought persists in central and southern California and Nevada. 

A potentially warmer than normal spring and summer could bring impacts to spring runoff, agriculture, and wildfire risk.