Drought eases in Rockies, persists in parts of Desert Southwest
Monsoon rains eased drought in Arizona and New Mexico, while Colorado and Wyoming saw improvements. Utah and Nevada remain largely dry.
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Utah reservoirs are draining at twice the normal rate, with statewide storage down to 67% and the Great Salt Lake falling two feet since April.
Unseasonal rains improved drought in Arizona and parts of Colorado and Wyoming, while Utah saw setbacks, per the June 5 U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought expands across the Colorado River Basin as dry conditions intensify in Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, despite some relief in Arizona and Nevada.