Warmer winter temperatures are turning snow into rain across the West, leaving snowpack far below normal despite average precipitation.
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Heavy rain hit the Northwest, but drought lingers across much of the Colorado River Basin as Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah stay mostly dry.
Researchers say Colorado River storage faces critical year ahead
Colorado River use continues to exceed supply, leaving Lakes Powell and Mead near critical thresholds. Experts warn urgent cuts are needed.
New study: Maps of western water supply overestimate reality
Western water maps may overestimate available supply. A new study links water rights to land, revealing a larger claimed share than previously thought.