Jul 30, 2023 | River Reports
After ending June drought-free, Colorado has seen drought conditions creep back into the southwestern quarter of the state, according to the current U.S. Drought Monitor report. The National Weather Service three-month outlook projects above-normal temperatures...
Jun 30, 2023 | River Reports
According to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor report, the entire state of Colorado is drought-free.The National Weather Service three-month outlook predicts above-normal temperatures through September and “equal chances” for normal precipitation for...
May 30, 2023 | River Reports
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows dramatically improved conditions in Colorado over the past month with more than three-quarters of the state no longer experiencing any level of drought. Remaining drought conditions, however, are mostly in the Arkansas River Basin. Even...
Feb 28, 2023 | River Reports
Almost half of Colorado (45.67%) remains drought-free, including the Upper Ark Valley, but the Lower Arkansas River Basin remains the driest part of the state, according the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. West Slope river basins are enjoying above-average...
Dec 30, 2022 | River Reports
December brought above-average snowpack to most of Colorado, but Arkansas Basin snowpack remains low at 81% of median. As of Jan. 3, 40% of Colorado was no longer experiencing drought conditions, according the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. However, severe...
Nov 30, 2022 | River Reports
While most of the Upper Arkansas River Basin remains drought-free, severe drought has returned to parts of the lower basin with the southeastern corner of Colorado now experiencing extreme drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. SnowpackIn...