Posts by Deborah

The pink snow observed in Utah is caused by a green algae, which could be speeding up the process of snow melt.

With above average snow and precipitation in parts of the southwest, there is hope that there will be some relief from the drought.

An irrigation non-expansion area has been designated in western Arizona. The Hualapai Valley INA covers parts of Mohave County and will prohibit new irrigation uses.

For the second time ever, a system call has been made by a senior right holder to the White River in Colorado.  Water is needed for hydroelectric production.

With the ongoing drought, fears are being raised about Lake Powell and its abiity to continue hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam.

Despite a promising snowpack so far this year, officials are worried about a fourth consecutive dry year for California. Already, reservoirs are at record lows and a growing number of household wells...