Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >

Western Colorado and Eastern Utah Precipitation and Drought Monitor

Drought Information Statement

Explanation of US Drought Monitor Classification Scheme

Intermountain West Precipitation Summary:

Colorado Precipitation Summary:

Observed 3 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal	Observed 6 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal	Observed 12 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal

Utah Precipitation Summary:

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Local Impacts and Resources

Latest Drought Information Statement Issued by NWS Grand Junction

Colorado State University provides Information on Drought Resources for Colorado.

Climate Information (including daily and monthly temperature and precipitation values) for western CO.

River and Stream Flow Information for Grand Junction Colorado and for the United States.

USGS Colorado Ground Water Resources.

National Resources Conservation Services Water Supply Information.

Latest Drought and Seasonal Forecasts:

Climate Prediction Center Outlooks:

Links to Drought Indicies and Drought Monitoring Products

National Drought Mitigation Center

NWS Precipitation Analysis

USFS Wildland Fire Assessment System

NOAA's Satellite Vegetation Health Products

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