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March 2023 Southwest Drought Briefing

Mar 13

March 13, 2023

1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

MDT

Virtual

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The Colorado River is a major source of water for the Southwest U.S.

Short-term drought in the Southwest has greatly improved while long-term drought continues. This webinar looked at current and forecast drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah, followed by an introduction to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS).

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