Extensive drought degradation noted in High Plains

Extensive drought degradation noted in High Plains

This U.S. Drought Monitor week saw extensive degradations across areas of the West, Plains, South, and Southeast. In the South and Southeast, dry conditions persisted, adding to significant longer-term (9- to 12+ month) precipitation deficits (ranging from 8 to 20+ inches), with the most severe drought conditions centered over portions of Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, and Florida. At the end of March, mountain snowpack conditions remain well below n…

#Drought news April 2, 2026: Out West, widespread degradations were centered across the Intermountain West, including #Colorado, #Utah, and #Wyoming, and to a lesser extent across portions of #Arizona, #NewMexico, and #Nevada

Click on a thumbnail graphic to view a gallery of drought data from the US Drought Monitor website. US Drought Monitor map March 31, 2026. High Plains Drought Monitor map March 31, 2026. West Drought Monitor map March 31, 2026. Colorado Drought Monitor map March 31, 2026. Click the link to go to the US Drought Monitor website. Here’s an excerpt: This Week’s Drought Summary This U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) week saw extensive degradations across…