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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Severe Weather for the Plains; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada

Heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding will continue to impact Hawaii through Monday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in parts of Texas and the southern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes. Heavy mountain snow continues in California's Sierra Nevada and rain with gusty winds to lower elevations. Super Typhoon Sinlaku will impact the Marianas through midweek. 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:

 

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

 

 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