Moderate drought exits Colorado, pockets of abnormal dryness remain
For the first time in well over a year, drought has disappeared from Colorado, leaving only pockets of abnormally dry conditions.
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Colorado's dry conditions continue to shrink – looking back at drought during 2018, and what’s next
Just four months ago, over a quarter of Colorado was in extreme and exceptional drought, the two worst categories. Today, less than one percent of the state is experiencing moderate drought, with another 15 percent - mainly in the southern mountains, seeing abnormally dry conditions.
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The midwest United States is getting wetter, and climate predictions offer little hope for avoiding more floods.
Severe conditions retreat - Colorado mostly free from drought
In three months, Colorado has moved from more than half of the state in severe or worst drought conditions to mostly drought-free.
After more than a year, the worst drought recedes from Colorado
After more than a year of drought, Colorado's situation continues dramatic improvements.
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50% of Colorado was in the worst drought stages – 6 months later, dramatic change
In less than six months, Colorado has dropped from nearly half of the state in the worst drought categories to less than one percent.
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More big improvements for Colorado drought as snowpack continues to increase
Nearly half of Colorado was in the worst drought categories. Less than six monthly later, conditions have improved dramatically.
Major improvements for Colorado’s drought picture as strong snowpack continues
Extreme, exceptional drought mostly disappear from Colorado as snow storms continue.