drought

Cortez has hit the jackpot for two months in a row in terms of much-needed precipitation.

NOAA forecasts a hotter-than-normal summer with worsening drought in the Southwest and Northern Plains. Tune in for what it means locally.

New NOAA-funded research shows drought can extend heat waves by up to two days, increasing wildfire risk and public health concerns across the Southwest.

Unusually fast snowmelt is triggering drought conditions and early fire risks across the West, with runoff declining and water forecasts revised downward for key river basins.

Top water negotiators declined to speak at an upcoming conference amid closed-door meetings about the future of the water supply for 40 million people.

Drought conditions in the Rocky Mountains could further lower water levels at Lake Powell.

Recent stormy weather in the Four Corners has brought welcome relief to a parched landscape. Unfortunately, the precipitation wasn’t enough to lift the area out of its lingering drought.

Hydrologists say that hotter temperatures have been drying out soils and vegetation in the west, leading to less water flowing to rivers and streams when snow melts.

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. His legacy of humility and simplicity continues to inspire Catholics worldwide. Meanwhile, Utah faces worsening drought conditions, prompting a state of emergency.

Dry times are here. The local area is in moderate drought and that is expected to continue for at least the next month