Severe and extreme drought gripped the Colorado River Basin in July 2026, as wildfires burned across parched Colorado and dry skies offered little relief.
Tag: western drought 2026
The Roundup: Fire and drought squeeze the Colorado River Basin
Lake Powell is at 24% capacity, six major wildfires burn across the basin, and post-2026 Colorado River negotiations remain deadlocked.
Heat and drought persist across the Colorado River Basin as low snowpack drives low-flow conditions and a dry forecast offers little near-term relief.
A tough winter and rising summer heat keep drought locked across the Colorado River Basin, with only scattered relief in New Mexico and parts of Utah.
A late-season storm brought little relief to the West as low streamflows and worsening drought signal a difficult summer ahead for the Colorado River Basin.
Hot, dry weather continues to pressure the Colorado River Basin as drought expands in parts of the West despite scattered improvements.