Drought worsened across the Colorado River Basin as heat and dryness fueled wildfires and stressed water supplies in Arizona, Colorado, and beyond.
Tag: U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought conditions shift across U.S., West faces new challenges
August 7 report shows drought easing in parts of U.S., but worsening in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of Arizona.
Extreme heat worsens drought in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, with no improvements across the West, per the July 17, 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought conditions improved in parts of Arizona and New Mexico but worsened across the Pacific Northwest, according to the July 10 U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought persists across Colorado River Basin states as summer heat, dry soils, and snowmelt stress Wyoming’s rangelands and elevate wildfire risks.
Unseasonal rains improved drought in Arizona and parts of Colorado and Wyoming, while Utah saw setbacks, per the June 5 U.S. Drought Monitor.