Researchers link the 2026 western US snow drought to climate change, finding it about four times more likely and warning of more frequent droughts ahead.
Tag: Impact of Snowmelt Depletion on Colorado River Water Supply 2025
Drought conditions are worsening in Arizona and Colorado as snowpacks shrink and reservoirs remain low across the Colorado River Basin.
Drought tightens across the Colorado River Basin, with worsening conditions in New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona despite strong snowpack in California.
Storms boost California’s 2025 water allocation to 40%, with strong reservoir gains and hopes for more runoff from April’s snowmelt.
Drought worsens in the Colorado River Basin despite recent storms, raising concerns over water supply, wildfires, and long-term conservation efforts.
Severe drought expands in the Colorado River Basin, with Arizona and California hit hardest. A storm may bring relief, but fire risks remain high.