Past Event Archive

This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. The webinar included a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc, as well as potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, the webinar included a discussion of outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons.

The Pacific Northwest Drought and Human Health Workshop will be held on January 19–20, 2022 at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. The workshop is tailored around regional drought-related human health impacts, and will help identify gaps and needs, collaborative opportunities, and ways to integrate the health sector into existing drought activities. The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) is co-leading the Drought and Human Health Workshop with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, along with a number of Pacific Northwest partner organizations.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems. This month's special topic was "Hourly Precipitation Trends in the Southeast."

These webinars will focus on current hydrologic and climatic conditions and water supply forecasts for the Columbia and Snake River basins. The Northwest River Forecast Center holds these monthly water supply briefings January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts: a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. These webinars are available to watch live. Recorded versions are available within a week after the live webinar. The topic for the Thursday, December 16 webinar was the NOAA National Water Model.

This webinar was a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing covering the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. The briefing included a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc., as well as potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons was discussed.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems. This month's special topic is the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

The most recent United States Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, but summer and early fall precipitation has improved conditions. This short drought briefing focused on winter drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada, followed by a discussion on drought and urban horticulture.

The Arizona Drought Monitoring Technical Committee needs more representatives from all sectors and regions of the state to share their observations of drought. Those interested in drought monitoring were invited to attend a virtual workshop on December 2, 2021 to learn about and discuss (1) ways to evaluate, measure, and report drought, (2) current and projected conditions through winter 2022, and (3) available tools for analyzing and reporting drought.

The Northern Plains Drought Update & Outlook Tribal Webinar was held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 1 p.m. MST/ 2 p.m. CST. This webinar provided a current overview of drought conditions in the Northern Great Plains, as well as an outlook on what to expect this winter and going into the spring. The webinar also included a discussion of the Mesonet station program run by South Dakota State University and opportunities to gather the best available data on tribal lands.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. These webinars are available to watch live. Recorded versions are available within a week after the live webinar. The topics for the Tuesday, November 30 webinar were the ENSO and Winter Outlooks.

This regional workshop will focus primarily on drought and water resources within the context of the Missouri Basin States

This webinar provided updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar was brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

The most recent United States Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, but recent rain is improving drought conditions. This short drought briefing focused on winter drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada. Dr. Erin Saffell, from Arizona State University and the Arizona State Climate Office, gave this month's presentation.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System November 2021 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

The Idaho Fall Water Supply Outlook is an annual meeting held each year to recap the water supply from the previous water year and provide climate and water supply outlook information for the coming water year. This meeting is usually a one-day event held in Boise, Idaho. This year the event will be held on a virtual platform on November 19, 2021 from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. MT due to the current pandemic.

This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. The webinar included a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc, as well as potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, the webinar included a discussion of outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons.

The 16th annual Oregon-Washington Water Year Meeting: 2021 Recap and 2022 Outlook will be held as two virtual morning meetings. The goal of this meeting is to share and gather information regarding climate impacts of the 2021 water year, with a focus on the exceptional drought that was so widespread across the region. This meeting will also offer the opportunity to learn from others about mitigation actions that were taken. Both days will include time for discussion and peer-to-peer learning, in addition to hearing from the forecast experts.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

North Dakota State University Extension specialists hosted a live monthly webinar to assist ranchers as they navigate the drought. Each webinar begins with an update on drought conditions and climate outlook. Specialists then discuss upcoming drought triggers, how to assess triggers for ranches, and management strategies to consider. The goal is to help ranchers make timely decisions and enhance their ability to withstand the drought, as well as give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. These webinars are available to watch live. Recorded versions are available within a week after the live webinar. The topic for the Thursday, October 28 webinar was the Mid-Atlantic IDF report on extreme rainfall.

The most recent United States Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, but recent rain is improving drought conditions. This short drought briefing focused on autumn drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada, followed by some case studies of effective management practices.

The webinar provided updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar was brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

This webinar was a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter included a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, the webinar discussed potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation), as well as outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

The Coastal Salinity Index (CSI) is a long-term monitoring tool developed in 2017 through a partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). The CSI helps users characterize and assess fluctuating salinity conditions in coastal areas due to events such as drought and floods. This webinar described the motivation for and development of the CSI, the updated CSI website, applications of the CSI to existing field investigations, and future CSI plans, including a potential expansion to the West Coast. This webinar was hosted by NIDIS and USGS.

North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a live monthly webinar to assist ranchers as they navigate the drought. Each webinar will begin with an update on drought conditions and climate outlook. Specialists will then discuss upcoming drought triggers, how to assess triggers for ranches, and management strategies to consider. The goal is to help ranchers make timely decisions and enhance their ability to withstand the drought, as well as give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. These webinars are available to watch live. Recorded versions are available within a week after the live webinar. The topic for the Thursday, September 30 webinar was Heat Health Tools.

Please join us for the fourth Northern Plains Drought Update & Outlook Tribal Webinar on Thursday, September 30, 2021. This webinar will highlight long-term drought monitoring for tribal resource departments by showcasing the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska and their data collecting and preparation efforts for drought in the region.

Droughts are often categorized as "flash" droughts when they develop or intensify in a matter of weeks (though defining flash droughts continues to be an area of active debate). NIDIS and the National Weather Service hosted three flash drought webinars in 2021 to help climate professionals and operational service providers better understand this phenomenon, its defining characteristics and how it varies by region and season, its impacts on agricultural and other stakeholders, and the potential for improved monitoring, prediction, and planning/response tools (datasets, maps, etc.). Presentations for this webinar focused on emerging tools for flash drought monitoring and prediction from NOAA and other institutions.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) September 2021 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). The webinar takes place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday, September 27, 2021.

This free workshop is an opportunity for Connecticut’s medium and large water utilities to share challenges, solutions and lessons learned in drought response and water loss control. The workshop provides tools and resources that utilities can use to assess and control water loss and mitigate against drought impacts on water supply. 

This free workshop is an opportunity for Connecticut’s small water utilities to share challenges, solutions and lessons learned in drought response and water loss control. The workshop provides tools and resources that utilities can use to assess and control water loss and mitigate against drought impacts on water supply. Participants will have the opportunity to identify practical actions that drinking water utilities can take to advance effective drought response and water loss control in their communities

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought. Recent monsoonal rain has improved drought conditions, but extreme and exceptional drought still persists for much of the region. This short drought briefing focused on drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada, followed by the seasonal outlook and an overview of forecast products from the Climate Prediction Center.

NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), and the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder (CIRES), in cooperation with the Northeast Region Climate Center (NRCC), are pleased to announce two upcoming webinars in September. In this webinar, the team will share their Drought Monitoring Toolbox for the Northeast.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), and the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder (CIRES), in cooperation with the Northeast Region Climate Center (NRCC), are pleased to announce two upcoming webinars in September. In the first webinar, researchers from DRI and CIRES will share project findings on drought indices and indicators that support the monitoring and management of different drought types in the northeast United States. 

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. These webinars are available to watch live. Recorded versions are available within a week after the live webinar. The topic for the Tuesday, August 31 webinar is the Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook.

North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a live monthly webinar to assist ranchers as they navigate the drought. Each webinar will begin with an update on drought conditions and climate outlook. Specialists will then discuss upcoming drought triggers, how to assess triggers for ranches, and management strategies to consider. The goal is to help ranchers make timely decisions and enhance their ability to withstand the drought, as well as give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

The most recent United States Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, but recent monsoonal rain is improving drought conditions. This short drought briefing will focus on how the monsoon is impacting drought conditions and provide a general update of current drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The virtual 2021 National Soil Moisture Workshop provides a unique opportunity for leaders in soil moisture research and development to come together in an interactive workshop format to exchange ideas and develop collaborations. This will be the tenth consecutive year for the workshop, which is an initiative of the community of researchers that developed the Marena, Oklahoma, In Situ Sensor Testbed (MOISST).

This webinar provides an opportunity for attendees to discuss current drought conditions and impacts in Utah. The meeting is organized and led by the Utah Division of Water Resources.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) webinar briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Due to the recent dry and hot conditions across the North Central U.S., we will be holding a special webinar on August 5 at 10 a.m. CDT to discuss conditions, impacts ,and outlooks through the end of the summer. This is in addition to the regular monthly series, which is scheduled for August 19 at 1 p.m. CDT.

This webinar showcased presentations and discussion by NIDIS staff on key takeaways from the December 2020 Flash Drought Virtual Workshop, with an emphasis on priority activities to advance flash drought monitoring, prediction, and planning/response.

North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a live monthly webinar to assist ranchers as they navigate the drought. Each webinar will begin with an update on drought conditions and climate outlook. Specialists will then discuss upcoming drought triggers, how to assess triggers for ranches, and management strategies to consider. The goal is to help ranchers make timely decisions and enhance their ability to withstand the drought, as well as give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. These webinars are available to watch live. The topic for the Thursday, July 29 webinar is Ocean Climate Series, Part 2 of 2.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

Please join us for the third Northern Plains Drought Update & Outlook Tribal Webinar on Tuesday, July 27 at 10 a.m. MT/11 a.m. CT. This webinar will be focused on the impacts of drought on fish and wildlife in the Upper Missouri River Basin, and resources that are available from federal agencies for tribal nations to address these issues. The webinar will also include an update on the current drought and outlook information.

Do you want to share your opinions on which soil moisture datasets, maps, and tools are needed to better inform drought, flood, or other natural resource issues? In July, the National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network is hosting two listening sessions for soil moisture end users to share their thoughts, wish lists, and out-of-the-box ideas about what types of soil moisture products would best serve them. Participants can choose from two identical listening sessions: July 13 or July 22, from 1-3 p.m. EDT. 

To provide the latest information on drought conditions across the West, NIDIS is joining with our federal, state, tribal, and local partners to host a drought webinar specifically for western communities. The webinar will include an update on the current drought situation and outlook, an overview of wildland fire conditions and outlook, and will feature perspectives from those on the ground who are responding to worsening drought conditions. Key discussions will include a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, soil moisture, etc.; as well as potential and ongoing impacts from drought across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, recreation, etc.).

For Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) is hosting a research competition, Coping with Drought: Building Tribal Drought Resilience. Applications should be developed by or in full partnership with tribal nations to fund the implementation of actions—together with research on those actions—to build drought resilience contained in existing plans and strategies. Plans may include, but are not limited to drought contingency plans; drought, water, or natural resource plans; agricultural resource management plans; or climate adaptation plans. This competition lead will be holding an informational webinar on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 3 p.m. EDT to discuss the background of the programs and expectations for this competition, as well as to address questions related to the development and submission of letters of intent and proposals.

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

For Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) is hosting a Coping with Drought research competition focused on ecological drought. This competition lead will be holding an informational webinar on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 3 p.m. EDT to discuss the background of the programs and expectations for this competition, as well as to address questions related to the development and submission of letters of intent and proposals.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

Do you want to share your opinions on which soil moisture datasets, maps, and tools are needed to better inform drought, flood, or other natural resource issues? The National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network is hosting two listening sessions for soil moisture end users to share their thoughts, wish lists, and out-of-the-box ideas about what types of soil moisture products would best serve them. Participants can choose from two identical listening sessions: July 13 or July 22, from 1-3 p.m. EDT.  

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. Due to ongoing severe to extreme drought conditions across the north central U.S., NOAA's Regional Climate Services is partnering with the USDA Climate Hubs to provide this additional webinar between the usual monthly climate webinars.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. The topic for the Tuesday, June 29 webinar is Ocean Climate Series, Part 1 of 2.

This session will kick off a larger effort by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development, National Rural Water Association, and American Water Works Association to aid small and disadvantaged communities in pursuing water recycling. This effort is part of the national Water Reuse Action Plan, through which the EPA and others are taking action to build the nation’s capacity to benefit from wastewater recycling and stormwater capture and use.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension will host a webinar on June 28 at 11 a.m. CDT/ 10 a.m. MDT to discuss various drought-related topics.

North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a live monthly webinar to assist ranchers as they navigate the drought. Each webinar will begin with an update on drought conditions and climate outlook. Specialists will then discuss upcoming drought triggers, how to assess triggers for ranches, and management strategies to consider. The goal is to help ranchers make timely decisions and enhance their ability to withstand the drought, as well as give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

This webinar will showcase the "state of the science" on flash drought, based on recorded presentations from the December 2020 NIDIS-sponsored Flash Drought Virtual Workshop, followed by a live Q&A with the presenters.

The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, and forecasts indicate these conditions are expected to continue through summer. This short drought briefing will provide an update of current drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada.

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Global Assessment Special Report on Drought explores the systemic nature of drought and its impacts on achievement of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Special Report on Drought 2021 will be launched on June 17, 2021, the World Day for Combating Desertification and Drought, in conjunction with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires and ecosystems.

This webinar will provide updated information assessing climate, water, and drought of the Upper Colorado River Basin and adjacent areas of the Intermountain West. The Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University hosts these monthly Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) webinars with support from NIDIS.

These webinars will focus on current hydrologic and climatic conditions and water supply forecasts for the Columbia and Snake River basins. The Northwest River Forecast Center holds these monthly water supply briefings January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts: a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. The topic for the Thursday, May 27 webinar is the updated climate normals.

North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a live monthly webinar to assist ranchers as they navigate the drought. Each webinar will begin with an update on drought conditions and climate outlook. Specialists will then discuss upcoming drought triggers, how to assess triggers for ranches, and management strategies to consider. The goal is to help ranchers make timely decisions and enhance their ability to withstand the drought, as well as give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

Drought in the Northern Plains continues to worsen, and widespread impacts are being felt, including impacts on tribal lands in the region. This webinar will include an update on the current drought situation and outlook for the summer, an overview of drought impacts and actions being taken on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North and South Dakota, and finally an update on the current wildfire situation and coordination efforts.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

The Drought Update and Wildfire Outlook Webinar for California and the Southwest is designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on the current drought status and outlook and wildland fire potential outlook. This webinar is a special joint region webinar, combining the California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar Series and Southwest Drought Briefings.

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension will be hosting weekly webinars beginning on May 10 at 11 a.m. CDT/ 10 a.m. MDT to discuss various drought-related topics. On May 24, the topic is "Climate Update and USDA Drought Relief Programs."

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension will be hosting weekly webinars beginning on May 10 at 11 a.m. CDT/ 10 a.m. MDT to discuss various drought-related topics. On May 17, the topic is "Drought Mitigation: Fire and Forage."

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension will be hosting weekly webinars beginning on May 10 at 11 a.m. CDT/ 10 a.m. MDT to discuss various drought-related topics. On May 10, the topic is "Weathering the Storm in Agriculture: How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset."

Due to ongoing, and in some places worsening, drought conditions across much of the Northern Plains and Upper Missouri Basin, NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), along with our partners in the USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub, American Association of State Climatologists, High Plains Regional Climate Center, National Drought Mitigation Center, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will be holding a public webinar on May 7 at noon CDT/11 a.m MDT.

The National Weather Service Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) produces water supply forecasts for the Colorado River Basin and the eastern Great Basin. CBRFC conducts these webinars through the run-off season, explaining the forecasts and current conditions.

The National Weather Service Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) produces water supply forecasts for the Colorado River Basin and the eastern Great Basin. CBRFC conducts these webinars through the run-off season, explaining the forecasts and current conditions.

In this webinar, Connie Woodhouse (University of Arizona) will present on recent Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) funded research that addresses the concerns of a set of Colorado River Basin water managers regarding future drought and water supply reliability in the Upper Colorado River. This webinar is part of a series of webinars hosted by the Southwest CASC, focusing on recent research from CASC researchers. 

Parts of southern Texas are experiencing Exceptional Drought (D4). This webinar is focused on agricultural producers in southern Texas and will provide information about current conditions and look at expected conditions for the weeks and months ahead.

These webinars will focus on current hydrologic and climatic conditions and water supply forecasts for the Columbia and Snake River basins. The Northwest River Forecast Center holds these monthly water supply briefings January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts: a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation

This online symposium highlighted the latest advances in using soil moisture information to better understand and predict wildfire danger. This event provided a forum to build connections between researchers and managers, to share relevant research in this area, and to identify ways to move forward with new research and end uses.

Drought isn’t an equal opportunity crisis—some sectors and communities are more affected than others. Join the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) Water Policy Center and state and local experts for a panel discussion about how to reduce drought impacts to the most vulnerable sectors. 

This is a follow-up webinar to the April 27 Utah Agriculture Drought Impact Reporting webinar hosted by the Utah Drought Task Force. As a follow up webinar on drought condition reporting for Utah producers, this workshop will focus on drought mitigation strategies. We invite producers, Extension, and other agricultural professionals to attend.

This webinar will provide updated information assessing climate, water, and drought of the Upper Colorado River Basin and adjacent areas of the Intermountain West. The Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University hosts these monthly Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) webinars with support from NIDIS.

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension will be hosting a free webinar on May 4 at 1 p.m. CDT/ 12 p.m. MDT on the drought considerations for grazing range flocks. Topics include management considerations during a season of predicted drought and strategies for range flocks to remain productive and profitable during the grazing season.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. The topic for the Thursday, April 29 webinar is the Northeast Climate Integrated Modeling (NCLIM).

North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a live monthly webinar to assist ranchers as they navigate the drought. Each webinar will begin with an update on drought conditions and climate outlook. Specialists will then discuss upcoming drought triggers, how to assess triggers for ranches, and management strategies to consider. The goal is to help ranchers make timely decisions and enhance their ability to withstand the drought, as well as give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

The National Weather Service Great Falls Weather Forecast Office is hosting an informational Montana Drought and Water Supply Webinar on Thursday, April 29 from 10-11 a.m. MT. We will cover statewide drought conditions (National Weather Service), as well as current snowpack and water supply conditions (Natural Resources Conservation Service).

This webinar will provide a tour of some of the tools available to help navigate drought on the ranch, focusing on the Southwest U.S.

The Utah Drought Task Force seeks to engage with stakeholders to build a network of reporters to share information about drought impacts in Utah. The Task Force invites producers, natural resource managers, Extension, and other natural resource professionals to attend this workshop to learn about and discuss the Utah drought outlook and projected impacts, why reporting impacts helps producers, and how to use the CMOR drought reporting tool and other resources.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension will kick off its spring virtual educational programming with Drought Hour. Starting April 12, every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon CDT, participants are invited to take their coffee break online and stay ahead of drought impacts with climate updates, business insights, and research-tested management tips for farms, ranches, and properties of all sizes.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

South Dakota State University Extension will kick off its spring virtual educational programming with Drought Hour. Starting April 12, every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon CDT, participants are invited to take their coffee break online and stay ahead of drought impacts with climate updates, business insights, and research-tested management tips for farms, ranches, and properties of all sizes.

The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that all of the Southwest was experiencing some level of drought, and forecasts indicate these conditions are expected to continue through spring. In this short drought briefing, Arizona State Climatologist, Nancy Selover, will provide an update of current drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada. Dannele Peck, from the Northern Plains Climate Hub, will then present the latest grassland productivity forecast for the southwest using the Grass-Cast tool.

In this webinar, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) researchers will describe recently published research where they estimate seed production and postfire regeneration of conifers in low-elevation California forests to help managers identify where management may be needed to encourage forest recovery after large wildfires. This webinar is part of a series of webinars hosted by the Southwest CASC, focusing on recent research from CASC researchers. 

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

South Dakota State University Extension will kick off its spring virtual educational programming with Drought Hour. Starting April 12, every Monday, participants are invited to take their coffee break online and stay ahead of drought impacts with climate updates, business insights, and research-tested management tips for farms, ranches, and properties of all sizes. Each week attendees can expect to hear reliable and timely climate updates, current drought conditions, and information to aid in drought management planning for their respective agriculture sectors.
 

The National Weather Service Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) produces water supply forecasts for the Colorado River Basin and the eastern Great Basin. CBRFC conducts these webinars through the run-off season, explaining the forecasts and current conditions.

The National Weather Service Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) produces water supply forecasts for the Colorado River Basin and the eastern Great Basin. CBRFC conducts these webinars through the run-off season, explaining the forecasts and current conditions.

This webinar will provide updated information assessing climate, water, and drought of the Upper Colorado River Basin and adjacent areas of the Intermountain West. The Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University hosts these monthly Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) webinars with support from NIDIS.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. The topic for the Tuesday, March 30 webinar is the Spring Flood Outlook.

What does drought look like in Northwest Alaska? Join a listening session to share your story, experiences, or data and hear from others in the region. These two-hour listening sessions will start with four short presentations from people who live and work in the region with time for questions. Then small group discussions to hear from participants on what they have or are experiencing in terms of unusual dryness in the region and how they have prepared for future drought.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) March 2021 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). The webinar takes place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday, March 22, 2021.

This is a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing some level of drought as we enter 2021, and many ranchers are concerned the drought will extend into the 2021 grazing season. North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a 6-part live webinar series to assist ranchers as they prepare for drought. The goal is for ND ranchers to learn about different management strategies that will aid them in developing a drought plan for their ranch and give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

This webinar will share recent research on drought impacts to coastal ecosystems and services. This webinar is the fourth in a four-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystems resilience and mitigate the impacts of droughts, and discuss research and management needs for future drought planning and preparedness. 

What does drought look like in Interior Alaska? Join a listening session to share your story, experiences, or data and hear from others in the region. These two-hour listening sessions will start with four short presentations from people who live and work in the region with time for questions. Then small group discussions to hear from participants on what they have or are experiencing in terms of unusual dryness in the region and how they have prepared for future drought.

About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing some level of drought as we enter 2021, and many ranchers are concerned the drought will extend into the 2021 grazing season. North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a 6-part live webinar series to assist ranchers as they prepare for drought. The goal is for ND ranchers to learn about different management strategies that will aid them in developing a drought plan for their ranch and give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

Join the Western Water Assessment (WWA, a NOAA RISA team) for a webinar in which they share Snowpack Monitoring in the Rocky Mountain West: A User Guide, a reference for water managers, decision makers, forecasters, researchers, and others who use, collect, and produce snow information.

What does drought look like in the Aleutian islands and Southwest Alaska? Join a listening session to share your story, experiences, or data and hear from others in the region. These two-hour listening sessions will start with four short presentations from people who live and work in the region with time for questions. Then small group discussions to hear from participants on what they have or are experiencing in terms of unusual dryness in the region and how they have prepared for future drought.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

This webinar will provide updated information assessing climate, water, and drought of the Upper Colorado River Basin and adjacent areas of the Intermountain West. The Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University hosts these monthly Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) webinars with support from NIDIS.

The National Weather Service Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) produces water supply forecasts for the Colorado River Basin and the eastern Great Basin. CBRFC conducts these webinars through the run-off season, explaining the forecasts and current conditions.

The National Weather Service Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) produces water supply forecasts for the Colorado River Basin and the eastern Great Basin. CBRFC conducts these webinars through the run-off season, explaining the forecasts and current conditions.

About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing some level of drought as we enter 2021, and many ranchers are concerned the drought will extend into the 2021 grazing season. North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a 6-part live webinar series to assist ranchers as they prepare for drought. The goal is for ND ranchers to learn about different management strategies that will aid them in developing a drought plan for their ranch and give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

Presentation of current hydrologic and climatic conditions and water supply forecasts for the Columbia and Snake River basins. Monthly water supply briefings will be held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts, a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation. The briefing slides will be available from the Northwest River Forecast Center presentations page soon after the briefing.

Drought can exacerbate wildfire frequency, intensity, and severity. This webinar will explore wildfire management approaches based on ecological principles, including those that embed traditional ecological knowledge. This webinar is the third in a four-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystems resilience and mitigate the impacts of droughts, and discuss research and management needs for future drought planning and preparedness.

What does drought look like in Southcentral Alaska? Join a listening session to share your story, experiences, or data and hear from others in the region. These two-hour listening sessions will start with four short presentations from people who live and work in the region with time for questions. Then small group discussions to hear from participants on what they have or are experiencing in terms of unusual dryness in the region and how they have prepared for future drought.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has announced the availability of funding through the Tribal Climate Resilience Program. Proposals are due Friday, April 23, 2021. ITEP will host the BIA for this webinar, which will provide information about available funding for Tribal activities that support Tribal climate adaptation and resilience planning, ocean and coastal management planning, and relocation, managed retreat, or protect-in-place planning and design activities for coastal and riverine communities. Please join us to learn more about this funding opportunity.

The National Weather Service (NWS) will host the second NWS Greater Mississippi River Basin: Spring Hydrologic Outlook Webinar for External Partners on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm CST.  This briefing will provide updated hydrologic information for the Missouri River, Red River of the North, Souris River, Mississippi River, and the Ohio River basins.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. These webinars are available to watch live. To receive notifications about upcoming webinars, e-mail the Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC) at nrcc@cornell.edu. Recorded versions are available within a week after the live webinar.

About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing some level of drought as we enter 2021, and many ranchers are concerned the drought will extend into the 2021 grazing season. North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a 6-part live webinar series to assist ranchers as they prepare for drought. The goal is for ND ranchers to learn about different management strategies that will aid them in developing a drought plan for their ranch and give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns. 

What does drought look like in Alaska? These two-hour listening sessions will start with four, short presentations from people who live and work in the region with time for questions. Then small group discussions to hear from participants on what they have or are experiencing in terms of unusual dryness in the region and how they have prepared for future drought.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

Nearly 50% of the Southwestern United States is currently experiencing the most severe drought classification (D4) conditions. The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that all of the Southwest was experiencing drought, and drought is expected to continue throughout the winter and into spring. This webinar will provide an update of current drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada, followed by a demonstration of the new Drought.gov website.

What does drought look like in Alaska? A series of webinars will be held to explore this topic. The second webinar will cover the U.S. Drought Monitor process with David Simeral, Drought Monitor author.

About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing some level of drought as we enter 2021, and many ranchers are concerned the drought will extend into the 2021 grazing season. North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a 6-part live webinar series to assist ranchers as they prepare for drought. The goal is for ND ranchers to learn about different management strategies that will aid them in developing a drought plan for their ranch and give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns. 

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

This webinar focuses on planning, restoration, and recovery actions that strengthen ecosystem resilience, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters, and realize co-benefits. This webinar is the second in a four-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystems resilience and mitigate the impacts of droughts, and discuss research and management needs for future drought planning and preparedness.

What does drought look like in Alaska? A series of webinars will be held to explore this topic. The first webinar will look at past climate information, focusing on unusually dry times, and will provide a statewide overview, including tools typically used to access drought/precipitation deficits with Rick Thoman, Alaska climate specialist.

About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing some level of drought as we enter 2021, and many ranchers are concerned the drought will extend into the 2021 grazing season. North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a 6-part live webinar series to assist ranchers as they prepare for drought. The goal is for ND Ranchers to learn about different management strategies that will aid them in developing a drought plan for their ranch and give them an opportunity to discuss drought-related concerns.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

This webinar will provide updated information assessing climate, water, and drought of the Upper Colorado River Basin and adjacent areas of the Intermountain West. The Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University hosts these monthly Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) webinars with support from NIDIS.

Presentation of current hydrologic and climatic conditions and water supply forecasts for the Columbia and Snake River basins. Monthly water supply briefings will be held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts, a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation. The briefing slides will be available from the Northwest River Forecast Center presentations page soon after the briefing.

Introducing ecological drought as a scientific concept distinct from other definitions of drought, this webinar explores recent research on the topic, including transformational drought impacts and ecological tipping points. This webinar is the first in a four-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystems resilience and mitigate the impacts of droughts, and discuss research and management needs for future drought planning and preparedness. 

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. These webinars are available to watch live. To receive notifications about upcoming webinars, e-mail the Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC) at nrcc@cornell.edu. Recorded versions are available within a week after the live webinar.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) January 2021 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). The webinar takes place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday, January 25, 2021.

Nearly 40% of the Southwestern United States is currently experiencing the most severe drought classification (D4) conditions. On January 12, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that all of the Southwest was experiencing drought, and drought is expected to continue throughout the winter and into spring. This webinar will provide an update of current drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada, followed by a demonstration of the Collaborate Conservation and Adaptation Strategy Toolbox (CCAST), which provides case studies on how communities and individuals have successfully responded to past drought.

This is a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires, and ecosystems.

Presentation of current hydrologic and climatic conditions and water supply forecasts for the Columbia and Snake River basins. Monthly water supply briefings will be held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. 

This webinar will provide updated information assessing climate, water, and drought of the Upper Colorado River Basin and adjacent areas of the Intermountain West. The Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University hosts these monthly Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) webinars with support from NIDIS.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. This month’s special focus topic: high tide flooding report.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This drought assessment webinar is brought to you by the Auburn University Water Resources Center and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

This webinar will highlight a recent project engaging specialty crop growers in the Midwest to better understand the seasonality of their decisions and drought information needs. The project has resulted in graphical decision calendars for grape, apple, cranberry, and irrigated potato production. We will discuss how decision calendars can be used to communicate and improve the usability of drought/climate monitoring and prediction science.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

In convening this virtual flash drought workshop, NIDIS hopes to coordinate and co-develop a research pathway to address the management and response challenges associated with flash drought. 

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others. 

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) November 2020 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Niño and La Niña). The webinar takes place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday November 23, 2020.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. This webinar’s special focus topic is ENSO and winter outlooks.

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

Please join Southern Nevada Water Authority and the Partners of the Colorado River Climate and Hydrology Work Group for the 2020 Colorado River Hydrology Research Symposium webinar series. The three-part series explores opportunities identified in the 2020 Colorado River Basin Climate and Hydrology: State of the Science report. Together, we’ll expand our shared understanding of the physical setting and the latest data, tools, and research underpinning Colorado River water resources management. 

The North American Drought Monitor (NADM) Forum virtual workshop will be held November 17-19, 2020. This is the biennial workshop where NADM scientific, technical, and user issues are addressed, and it provides an opportunity for users and stakeholders to help mold the direction of the product. The Mexican National Weather Service and National Water Commission are leading the group of international partners in organizing the workshop this year. 

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

The Idaho Fall Water Supply Outlook is an annual meeting held each year to recap the water supply from the previous water year and provide climate and water supply outlook information for the coming water year.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. This webinar’s special focus topic is drought projects.

The 15th annual Oregon-Washington Water Year Meeting: 2020 Recap and 2021 Outlook will be held as two virtual morning meetings. 

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others. 

Following a poor monsoon, much of the Southwest U.S. is going into winter with a rainfall deficit. This webinar will look at some of the impacts of the current drought across Arizona and New Mexico, including tribal lands, and review the seasonal outlook for the upcoming winter. The presenters will include Dave DuBois from the New Mexico State Climate Center, Mike Crimmins from the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona, and Mike Halpert, Deputy Director of the Climate Prediction Center (CPC). Bios for presenters are below.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

Please join Southern Nevada Water Authority and the Partners of the Colorado River Climate and Hydrology Work Group for the 2020 Colorado River Hydrology Research Symposium webinar series. The three-part series explores opportunities identified in the 2020 Colorado River Basin Climate and Hydrology: State of the Science report. Together, we’ll expand our shared understanding of the physical setting and the latest data, tools, and research underpinning Colorado River water resources management. During the series, we'll explore: 

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

Please join Southern Nevada Water Authority and the Partners of the Colorado River Climate and Hydrology Work Group for the 2020 Colorado River Hydrology Research Symposium webinar series. The three-part series explores opportunities identified in the 2020 Colorado River Basin Climate and Hydrology: State of the Science report. Together, we’ll expand our shared understanding of the physical setting and the latest data, tools, and research underpinning Colorado River water resources management.

The Northeast Regional Climate Center hosts a monthly webinar with NOAA affiliates to address timely weather and climate concerns. This webinar’s special focus topic is Earth System models.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) September 2020 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Niño and La Niña). The webinar takes place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday September 28, 2020.

These monthly webinar presentations will provide information on current and upcoming weather and climate conditions in New Mexico, with a highlight on conditions on Tribal lands. The webinars will take place on the 4th Thursday of the month from June to September (June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24). Agricultural producers and land managers are encouraged to attend.

If you are unable to attend the live event, the recording will also be available on the Quivira Coalition and NIDIS websites.

Featuring: Dave DuBois, New Mexico State Climatologist

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others. 

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

Long‐range water planning is complicated by factors that are rapidly changing in the 21st century, including climate, population, and water use. Climate projections indicate the latter half of the 21st century may be even drier in some parts of the United States than even the most arid centuries of the last 1,000 years that included megadroughts.

In this webinar, Texas State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon will discuss these drought projections and related climate factors for Texas, and some barriers to the use of these projections by Texas agricultural producers, large surface water suppliers, small groundwater management districts, and regional water planning districts.

These monthly webinar presentations will provide information on current and upcoming weather and climate conditions in New Mexico, with a highlight on conditions on Tribal lands. The webinars will take place on the 4th Thursday of the month from June to September (June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24). Agricultural producers and land managers are encouraged to attend.

If you are unable to attend the live event, the recording will also be available on the Quivira Coalition(link is external) and NIDIS websites.

Featuring: Dave DuBois, New Mexico State Climatologist

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others. 

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Niño and La Niña).

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

Setting grazing plans and stocking rates can be especially challenging during a drought, such as the one currently afflicting much of the western United States. The Grassland Productivity Forecast tool, or Grass-Cast, can help provide insight into how the grass production through the summer will play out.

The Grass-Cast tool covers the Great Plains region and has recently expanded to include Arizona and New Mexico, two states dealing with moderate to extreme drought. Please join us as Brian Fuchs, Monitoring Coordinator with the National Drought Mitigation Center, and Dannele Peck, Director of the USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub, talk about the current drought conditions and what the Grass-Cast forecast tells us about the rest of summer.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others. 

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) July 2020 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). The webinar takes place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday July 27, 2020.

These monthly webinar presentations will provide information on current and upcoming weather and climate conditions in New Mexico, with a highlight on conditions on Tribal lands. The webinars will take place on the 4th Thursday from June to September (June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24). Agricultural producers and land managers are encouraged to attend.

If you are unable to attend the live event, the recording will also be available on the Quivira Coalition and NIDIS websites.

Featuring: Dave DuBois, New Mexico State Climatologist

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

Southern Colorado is currently experiencing a drought. These conditions include parched ground, stressed vegetation and increased fire risk. Please join us as Becky Bolinger, Assistant State Climatologist, and Tim Mathewson, a fire weather expert from the Bureau of Land Management, explain the current conditions and look ahead at what to expect through the summer.

These monthly webinar presentations will provide information on current and upcoming weather and climate conditions in New Mexico, with a highlight on conditions on Tribal lands. The webinars will take place on the 4th Thursday of the next 4 months (June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24). Agricultural producers and land managers are encouraged to attend.

If you are unable to attend the live event, the recording will also be available on the Quivira Coalition and NIDIS websites.

Featuring: Dave DuBois, New Mexico State Climatologist

The Drought Resources Webinar Series will include three one-hour webinars focusing on different drought-related topics, including herd management during drought, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) drought-resources, Farm Service Agency (FSA) drought-resources, and PRF insurance for drought conditions. We will explore the challenges of drought and the relevancy of these resources to agricultural producers in New Mexico.

In this webinar, Dr. Roy Roath, Professor Emeritus and Rangeland Consultant, will provide information on herd management and grazing during drought for ranchers and other interested individuals. Dr. Roath will discuss livestock, grazing and water management decisions in a drought environment, timing of changes in management, available options and resources, and drought recovery.

Each webinar will be offered twice in the same day, once midday and once in the evening.

The Drought Resources Webinar Series will include three one-hour webinars focusing on different drought-related topics, including herd management during drought, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) drought- esources, Farm Service Agency (FSA) drought-resources, and PRF insurance for drought conditions. We will explore the challenges of drought and the relevancy of these resources to agricultural producers in New Mexico.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others. 

The Drought Resources Webinar Series will include three one-hour webinars focusing on different drought-related topics, including herd management during drought, Natural Resources Conservation Service drought-resources, Farm Service Agency (FSA) drought-resources, and PRF insurance for drought conditions. We will explore the challenges of drought and the relevancy of these resources to agricultural producers in New Mexico.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Niño and La Niña).

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

Learn about two toolkits that support drought monitoring and drought decision-making across the lower 48 states: the Integrated Water Portal and The Climate Toolbox. The Integrated Water Portal brings together water data from several different agencies into a map-driven data exploration and visualization tool that is designed to support drought monitoring at state and basin scales. This site allows users to quickly explore regional and local water conditions with a focus on surface and near surface supplies. The Climate Toolbox is a set of mapping/graphing tools that can be used to explore climate/hydrology data in real-time with comparisons to the past and insight into the future (sub-seasonal to seasonal forecasts and future projections) at gridded locations over the lower 48. The presentation will also feature users' perspectives, including how the State of Washington's Drought Coordinator uses The Climate Toolbox for state drought monitoring.

As the Colorado River Basin experiences 2020’s “sneaky drought” amid a long term pattern that looks increasingly like one of the region’s millennial “megadroughts” that last decades, water managers are working on ways to adapt. Where are we seeing success, and which communities are vulnerable as climate change continues to eat away a river on which 40 million people depend?

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others. 

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) May 2020 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). The webinar takes place at 11 a.m. PT, Tuesday May 26, 2020.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

Southern Texas, from I-10 to the Rio Grande, has been in drought conditions since mid-2019. This webinar will provide a drought and weather outlook for the region. John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist, and Victor Murphy from the National Weather Service will provide information about current conditions, the short-range weather forecast, and the long-range climate outlook.

Severe and persistent 21st-century drought in southwestern North America (SWNA) motivates comparisons to medieval megadroughts and questions about the role of anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change. This webinar is based on research that used hydrological modeling and new 1200-year tree-ring reconstructions of summer soil moisture to demonstrate that the 2000–2018 SWNA drought was the second driest 19-year period since 800 CE, exceeded only by a late-1500s megadrought. The megadrought-like trajectory of 2000–2018 soil moisture was driven by natural variability superimposed on drying due to anthropogenic warming. Anthropogenic trends in temperature, relative humidity, and precipitation estimated from 31 climate models account for 47% of the 2000–2018 drought severity, pushing an otherwise moderate drought onto a trajectory comparable to the worst SWNA megadroughts since 800 CE.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

Monthly water supply briefings are held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts, a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation. 

Southern Texas, from I-10 to the Rio Grande, has been in drought conditions since mid-2019. This webinar will provide a drought and weather outlook for the region. John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist, and Victor Murphy from the National Weather Service will provide information about current conditions, the short-range weather forecast, and the long-range climate outlook.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others. 

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.

Monthly water supply briefings are held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts, a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation. 

Monthly water supply briefings will be held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. Please refer to the schedule below for briefing dates and times. The briefings are composed of two parts, a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation. The conference call can be joined by calling the number provided below prior to start of the briefing. Enter the provided access code when prompted. To view the web-based presentations, you will need to register prior to each briefing. The briefing slides will be available from the NWRFC presentations page soon after the briefing.

The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) March 2020 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Niño and La Niña). The webinar takes place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday March 23, 2020.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply, and ecosystems.

Monthly water supply briefings are held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts, a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation.

The Southwest Drought and Human Health Workshop was tailored around sharing regional drought-related human health impacts, and the workshop helped identify gaps and needs, collaborative opportunities, and ways to integrate the health sector into the Intermountain West DEWS. 

The webinar provides updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

Monthly water supply briefings are held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts, a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation.

The webinar provides updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin.

Extreme drought events are affecting certain regions of the United States with increased frequency and severity. The outdoor recreation industry is particularly exposed to the effects of drought, especially water-based outdoor recreation businesses. This webinar will explore the effects of uncertain snowpack levels, streamflows, and warming temperatures on outdoor recreation businesses with a focus on snow- and water-based activities (skiing, fishing, rafting, etc.).

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

This webinar provides an overview of key learnings from a Tribal Drought Engagement Project conducted in partnership between NIDIS and the University of Colorado Boulder Masters of the Environment program. The webinar includes key engagement strategies and priorities moving forward.

Monthly water supply briefings are held January through late spring on the first Thursday of each month. The briefings are composed of two parts, a telephone conference call and a web-based presentation.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) December 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) November 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar was part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). In addition to providing an overview of the current conditions and outlook for the rest of a fall into winter, this webinar also provided tools listeners can use to prepare for, monitor, and respond to the climate conditions this winter.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

NIDIS and partners in the Pacific Northwest DEWS are going through the process of updating the regional implementation plan for the period of 2020–2022. The regional implementation plan sets priorities, outcomes, and activities the PNW DEWS wants to undertake together to improve drought early warning and preparedness for the region. This virtual session is being offered for those who were not able to attend the in-person October 2019 meeting where the draft plan was put together. The session will begin with an overview of the draft and an opportunity for discussion and further input to the document.

An exciting event happening in conjunction with the 2019 Midwest DEWS Regional Partner Meeting is a Drought and Public Health Workshop, which is taking place at the same venue from November 20–21, 2019. The two meetings will join forces for a joint afternoon session on Wednesday, November 20. Discussions at this workshop will be tailored around regional drought-related human health impacts, and it will also help identify gaps and needs, collaborative opportunities, and ways to integrate the health sector into the Midwest DEWS.

NIDIS and partners in the Missouri River Basin DEWS are going through the process of updating the regional implementation plan for the period of 2020–2022. The regional implementation plan sets priorities, outcomes, and activities the MRB DEWS wants to undertake together to improve drought early warning and preparedness for the region. This virtual session is being offered for those who were not able to attend the in-person August 2019 meeting where the draft plan was put together. The session will begin with an overview of the draft and an opportunity for discussion and further input to the document.

NIDIS, in partnership with the University of Colorado's Master of the Environment Graduate Program, is hosting a seminar on drought risks and drought information needs of outdoor recreation businesses in the Intermountain West. The seminar will include presentations and discussion of new and novel research on drought impacts to the industry, drought information needs, and recommendations for future actions to strengthen drought resiliency of this key sector of the economy.

The 2019 Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) Regional Partner Meeting will bring together federal, state, tribal, local, academic, and other partners from across multiple sectors in the Midwest to share and explore information and ideas that advance drought early warning and preparedness in this 8-state region.

The Bureau of Reclamation's FY 2020/2021 WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Contingency Planning Grants Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is now available on grants.gov.  Applications are accepted through Wednesday February 5, 2020 at 4pm MST for FY20 funding. The FOA will be updated in early 2020 with the FY21 application submission deadline.

The Idaho Fall Water Supply Outlook is a one-day meeting held annually to recap previous water year conditions and provide outlook information for the coming water year. 

The 2019 NIDIS California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) Partner Meeting will bring together federal, state, local, tribal, academic, and private sector partners to share and discuss ongoing drought activities, learn about new and innovative drought research and resources, explore emerging issues and opportunities, and identify collaborative paths forward for the CA-NV DEWS network to continue to help the region monitor, forecast, plan for, and cope with the impacts of drought. Outcomes will contribute to an update to the CA-NV DEWS Strategic Plan.

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water-resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

By October 15, after weeks of dryness accompanied by record heat, 65% of the Southeast region was in drought, with nearly 35% in severe drought. Hardest hit areas were in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Since then, most of the region has seen beneficial precipitation. Is the current drought over? What’s the outlook for this winter? This Drought Update Webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of Southeast drought conditions and outlook, hydrological impacts, and an update on agricultural impacts since the October Webinar.

The Oregon-Washington Water Year 2019 Recap and 2020 Outlook Meeting is a one-day workshop held to review the climate events and impacts of the 2019 water year, provide forecast information for the upcoming water year, and learn about new resources on drought and climate variability. 

The webinar provides updated information on the climate, water, and drought status of the ACF River Basin. Input is provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), and others.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) October 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

Drought has developed rapidly in the Southeast. Record-breaking late summer and early fall heat and persistent short-term dryness have led to a sharp increase in drought intensity and coverage across the region. This Drought Update Webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of current drought conditions in the Southeast and the outlook for the rest of the year. Impacts on the agricultural sector will be highlighted.

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water-resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

This meeting will bring together partners in the Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System network to discuss current work and priorities with the end goal of determining shared priorities and synergistic projects and activities that the network partners can support and leverage. The ultimate outcome will be an update to the strategic plan for this region to strengthen drought early warning, planning, preparedness, response, and mitigation.

Over 30 participants from a dozen different organizations gathered at the Sustainable Energy and Environment Community building on Tuesday, September 24, for the NOAA NIDIS workshop on Drought Recovery in Colorado. The day was broken up into three sessions, which included a mixture of oral presentations and facilitated discussions in breakout groups. Four sector-based breakout groups were identified: (1) Federal Government, (2) State and Local Government, (3) Public Utilities and Private Business, and (4) Education/Academia.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) September 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). The webinar took place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday September 23, 2019.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The biennial U.S. Drought Monitor Forum will take place on September 17–19, 2019, at Western Kentucky University’s Knicely Center. NOAA’s National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) & National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) are partnering with the Kentucky Climate Center (at Western Kentucky University) and the Kentucky Division of Water to host the Forum.

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water-resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

This meeting will bring together the stakeholders and partners of the NIDIS Missouri River Basin Drought Early Warning System to discuss progress on Missouri River Basin DEWS Strategic Plan and learn about the findings of the 2017 Drought Impact Assessment and the Attribution Study and key drought early warning, monitoring, and preparedness activities of regional, state, and tribal partners.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) August 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water-resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

This webinar will provide an overview of the FY20 Coping with Drought competition that is part of the NOAA Climate Program Office Federal Funding Opportunity. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and the slides and a FAQ will be available post-webinar.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water-resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) June 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

Over the last century, droughts have caused more deaths internationally than any other weather- or climate-related disaster. Droughts in the United States, however, are generally not thought of as public health threats. This meeting brought together local, state, federal, tribal, non-profit, and academic participants for a discussion around the linkages between droughts and human health. The goal was to discuss ways to properly prepare our public health agencies and organizations for the health hazards associated with drought, which in turn can reduce negative outcomes and save lives.

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water-resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) May 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). The webinar took place at 11 a.m. PT, Tuesday May 28, 2019.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water-resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

The Colorado River Basin experienced exceptional drought in 2018. The winter of 2018–2019 has seen average to above-average snowfall. What does this one winter of good snowfall among many years of dry conditions and exceptional drought mean? Watch this webinar to learn about the Colorado River Basin water supply conditions, water supply forecast, and projections for major reservoirs, including Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) April 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

Tune in to NC3's April webinar and hear from Jon Gottschalck of NOAA's National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center. Jon will provide an overview of the types of information included in the Climate Prediction Center's long lead climate outlooks, how these outlooks should be used and interpreted, as well as some of the science used in preparing these operational products and services.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly (twice a month during drought status) webinar series designed to provide stakeholders, water-resource managers, and other interested parties in the ACF region with timely information on current drought status, seasonal forecasts and outlooks, streamflow​ conditions and forecasts, groundwater conditions, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir conditions.

This webinar includes a summary and outlook of climate/weather conditions and the latest on the wet conditions the north-central U.S. This webinar focuses mainly on the Upper Mississippi and Missouri Basins, as well as the Souris and Red River of the North basins.

Across the water cycle, changing conditions in precipitation, snowpack, soil moisture, temperature, and evapotranspiration must be well monitored and better forecasted to provide early warning of drought. NIDIS and partners will illuminate key stages of the water cycle where new technologies, tools, and resources are burgeoning to better understand and reduce drought risk to water supply systems. 

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) March 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña). The webinar took place at 11 a.m. PT, Monday March 25, 2019.

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

The Colorado and New Mexico portions of the Rio Grande Basin experienced exceptional drought over the past 18 months. The winter of 2018–2019 has seen a return of average to above-average snowfall in the upper basin. Will this snowpack translate into all-important run-off in the Rio Grande Basin? Greg Waller of the National Weather Service West Gulf River Forecast Center will provide a look ahead into water supply projections/forecasts for the spring and summer periods.

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) February 2019 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e., El Niño and La Niña).

This NOAA and climate partners monthly briefing covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed.

An update on the severe drought in the Southwest, including portions of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Speakers shared the most recent information on drought conditions, impacts, and outlook.

On February 4, 2019, the California Department of Public Health, NIDIS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Drought Mitigation Center co-hosted a workshop called Preparing for the Health Effects of Drought: A Workshop for Public Health Professionals and Partners. 

The Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (PNW DEWS) August 2017 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Niño and La Niña).

The monthly North Central U.S. Climate Summary and Outlook Webinar took place on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 1pm CT.  The focus of these presentations is the north central portion of the U.S. that generally stretches from the Great Lakes/Ohio River Basin to the Rockies.  Topics include recent climate trends, events, variability, impacts, and outlooks for the coming weeks and months.​ 

This webinar will provide updated information assessing climate, water and drought of the Upper Colorado River Basin and adjacent areas. It will be held at 10 a.m. MDT, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. These summaries are brought to you by the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University with support from NIDIS.

Please join us Tuesday, August 15 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time for our Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar. The webinar will provide updated information on the climate, water and drought status of the ACF River Basin.  Input will be provided by the Florida State Climatologist, USGS, Southeast River Forecast Center, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District), the Earth System Science Center - University of Alabama at Huntsville, and others.