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.
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The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
Spring runoff in Wyoming's North Platte Basin is forecast at just 21% of normal, threatening irrigation, power generation, and reservoir levels this summer.
[Video] Western Water Crisis: What’s actually happening right now
Colorado River negotiations stall as snowpack collapses and water pressure builds across the West, raising concerns about supply and future planning.
Drought expands across U.S., Colorado River states face strain
Exceptional drought spread in Colorado and Wyoming, while Arizona and Utah saw worsening conditions amid weak monsoon rains.