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Western Colorado and Eastern Utah Precipitation and Drought Monitor

 

 

Explanation of US Drought Monitor Classification Scheme

 

 Colorado Precipitation Summary

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                              Observed Precipitation Last Month                           Observed  Departure from Normal Last Month

 

 

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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                              Observed Precipitation Last Month                           Observed  Departure from Normal Last Month

 

 

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.

General Climate Information for all of Colorado.

Colorado Crop Reports provided by the UDSA.

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

 

  

 

14 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlook 30 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlook 90 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlook

 

 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