Utah's 2026 drought is shrinking reservoirs, sparking early wildfires, and straining water supplies — and officials say the worst of summer is still ahead.
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Utah faces worsening drought as early snowmelt runoff limits water supply. Streamflows are expected at half of normal, with impacts spreading across the Colorado River Basin.
Nearly all of Utah is now in drought as snowpack lags statewide. Reservoirs remain stable, but water officials warn conditions could tighten later in 2026.