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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 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

May 1, 2025

Rapid Melt Continues to Push Snowpack Below Median Across the West

April 3, 2025

Spring Heat Wave Rapidly Melts Snow Across the West

March 6, 2025

Abysmal Snowpack Defines Winter for Arizona and New Mexico