Winter storms leave Colorado River Basin drought mostly unchanged
A massive winter storm brought snow and ice nationwide, but drought conditions across the Colorado River Basin saw only limited, localized change.
Tag: U.S. Drought Monitor January 2026
U.S. drought conditions stabilized in late January, but Colorado River Basin water storage remains below average despite upcoming winter storms.
A new U.S. Drought Monitor report shows mixed drought conditions across the Colorado River Basin, with recent storms bringing limited relief to some areas.
The January 8, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor update shows mixed drought improvements and setbacks across the Colorado River Basin, with snowpack still lagging despite recent storms.