Forecasters warn temperatures across the Colorado River Basin could run 15–30°F above normal in mid-March, raising concerns for snowpack and water supplies.

A proposed Arizona tribal water settlement could deliver long-needed water infrastructure, but its $5.1 billion cost is drawing scrutiny in Congress.

Warm temperatures are melting California’s Sierra snowpack weeks early in 2026, raising concerns about summer river flows and water supplies.

Arizona officials warn a federal Colorado River proposal could slash CAP water deliveries and damage cities, tribes, farms, and key industries statewide.

Low mountain snowpack means the North Platte River Basin may see only 39 percent of normal runoff in 2026, raising concerns for irrigation and reservoir levels.

Warm winter temperatures and weak storms left Colorado River Basin snowpack dangerously low heading into the 2026 runoff season.