Intermountain West June Drought Update and Outlook Webinar

Drought has intensified in much of the Intermountain West, with 95% of the region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) in drought, according to the May 12, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor. Join this Intermountain West Drought Update and Outlook Webinar to get information on current regional drought conditions and outlooks. The webinar will also include an update on the status of the 2026 North American Monsoon outlook, as well as the developing El Niño and how it may impact drought in the region. Finally, the state of Colorado will share their approach to drought preparedness and response to the current drought conditions.

These webinars provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing drought conditions, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers will also discuss the impacts of these conditions on things such as wildfires, floods, disruption to water supply and ecosystems, and impacts to affected industries such as agriculture, tourism, and public health. The webinar covers Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

Featured Presentations

• Drought Update and Outlook: Jon Meyer, Utah Climate Center
• 2026 North American Monsoon Update: Mike Crimmins, Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Arizona
• Colorado's Approach to Drought Preparedness and Response: Emily Adrid, Colorado Water Conservation Board
• Q&A: Meredith Muth, NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System

This webinar will be recorded and available here. For more information, please contact Meredith Muth (meredith.f.muth@noaa.gov).