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Cold Temperatures Continue in the Southeast; Snow in the Central Appalachians and Ohio Valley; Rain and Thunderstorms in the Southeast

Cold temperatures will persist across Florida and the Southeast through Tuesday, then milder conditions are expected beginning Wednesday. A frontal system is expected to bring wintry precipitation to the Central Appalachians and portions of the Mid-Atlantic Tuesday into Wednesday, meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Gulf Coast and Southeast. Read More >

Western Colorado and Eastern Utah Precipitation and Drought Monitor

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Explanation of US Drought Monitor Classification Scheme

 

 Intermountain West 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.

 

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 NOAA's Satellite Vegetation Health Products