Rocky relief or rocky road? May drought report has mixed signals
Drought conditions worsened in Utah and western Colorado, while Arizona remains parched. California and Nevada stayed mostly stable in late May 2025.
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Spring rains provide drought relief in parts of the Colorado River Basin, but large areas still face severe drought, as seen in the May 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor.
Gov. Cox issues a drought emergency for 17 Utah counties. Officials urge immediate water conservation to protect limited supplies during a drier year.
Utah's snowpack is below average, drought is worsening, and water supply forecasts are low. Reservoirs help, but conservation remains vital.