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A spring storm is bringing widespread rain, cooler temperatures, mountain snow, and possible freezing overnight lows across the Four Corners region this week.

After a record warm and dry winter, ranchers and farmers brace for a challenging summer.

Today’s Outdoor Report tracks changing spring conditions across the Four Corners, with scattered storms, gusty winds, and a stronger system bringing mountain snow and possible travel impacts midweek.

Strong winds up to 55 mph are expected midweek across the Four Corners, followed by cooler, unsettled weather and mountain snow later this week.

A new outlook warns of increased wildfire risk across Colorado and the West, driven by drought, low snowpack, and a warm, dry winter.

Drought conditions in Cortez worsened after a warm, dry winter. Forecasters say drought is likely to persist across the West through spring.

Extreme heat, expanding drought, rising fertilizer costs, and policy changes are shaping a difficult spring for farmers across the U.S., including the Four Corners region.

The unseasonal warmth that broke longstanding temperature records across the West last week was a hit to Colorado's already low snowpack. Climate change drove the heat wave, but scientists say it's still an outlier in today's world.

Hot, dry, and windy conditions bring critical fire danger to western Colorado today, with Red Flag Warnings in effect. Cooler temperatures, rain, and mountain snow arrive Tuesday.

Near-record heat, low humidity, and gusty winds are increasing fire danger across the Four Corners, with critical conditions expected midweek.