Credit Richard Tinker / NOAA/NWS/NCEP/CPCU. S. Drought Monitor
Drought conditions in Colorado have seen another week of slight improvements across the state, and the worst category of drought has disappeared altogether. One week ago, about .5% of Colorado was classified as “Exceptional Drought,” all in southeastern Colorado. Now, that area is categorized under “Extreme Drought.” One year ago, 3% of the state was listed as “Exceptional Drought.”
The U. S. Drought Monitor currently shows normal conditions across 60% of Colorado. One year ago, that number was 1.5%.
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