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Drought Coverage Decline to Start the New Year
Drought news and updates for Colorado.
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What is the degree of decreasing drought coverage across the country, according to the first U.S. Drought Monitor of the new year?
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Participants: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey