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Category	Description	Possible Impacts
D0	Abnormally Dry	Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or pastures; fire risk above average. Coming out of drought: some lingering water deficits; pastures or crops not fully recovered.
D1	Moderate Drought	Some damage to crops, pastures; fire risk high; streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent, voluntary water userestrictions requested
D2	Severe Drought	Crop or pasture losses likely; fire risk very high; water shortages common; water restrictions imposed
D3	Extreme Drought	Major crop/pasture losses; extreme fire danger; widespread water shortages or restrictions
D4	Exceptional Drought	Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water emergencies

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Drought Monitor

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Seasonal Outlook

Latest La Niña / El Niño Conditions and Forecasts

	Colorado Surface Water Supply Index (SWSI)	6-10 Day Temperature Forecast	6-10 Day Precipitation Forecast
	Latest Sea Surface Temperatures	8-14 Day Temperature Forecast	8-14 Day Precipitation Forecast
	Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin	30 Day Temperature Forecast	30 Day Precipitation Forecast
	Drought Calculator	90 Day Temperature Forecast	90 Day Precipitation Forecast

Latest Fire Weather Forecasts	Regional Temperature & Precipitation
Ultraviolet (UV) Forecasts	Heat Index

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