Utah’s snowpack hit record lows in March 2026, raising concerns about summer water supplies despite reservoirs remaining moderately full.
Tag: Western drought
New research suggests targeted alfalfa irrigation cutbacks could save significant water in the Colorado River Basin without eliminating the crop.
A federal draft environmental review launches public comment on how Colorado River reservoirs could be managed after 2026.
The October 9 U.S. Drought Monitor shows dramatic change across the West as tropical remnants drench Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, easing drought but triggering flash floods.
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Unseasonal rains improved drought in Arizona and parts of Colorado and Wyoming, while Utah saw setbacks, per the June 5 U.S. Drought Monitor.