Southwest Drought and Wildfire Summer Outlook Webinar
Drought has expanded and intensified in much of the southwestern U.S. since the start of the water year (October 1, 2024). As of May 6, 65% of the Southwest (Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah) is in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. This summer’s outlook for warmer-than-normal conditions could intensify drought and wildfire conditions, but the monsoon may provide some potential for relief. Join the Southwest Drought and Wildfire Summer Outlook Webinar to get an update on the drought and outlook, as well as a look at the upcoming monsoon and wildland fire season. A monsoon-focused drought status update will be released later in June to provide updated southwestern conditions and outlook.
This webinar will also be recorded and available here.
Featured Presentations
Welcome: Meredith Muth, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System
Drought Update and Outlook: Andrea Bair, NOAA National Weather Service Western Region
2025 Southwest Monsoon Update: Mike Crimmins, Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Arizona
Southwest Wildland Fire Potential Outlook: Jim Wallmann, National Interagency Coordination Center Predictive Services; Bureau of Land Management
For more information, please contact Amanda Sheffield (California/Nevada Drought Information Coordinator), Meredith Muth (Acting Intermountain West Drought Information Coordinator), and Joel Lisonbee (Southern Plains Drought Information Coordinator).
