Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System
Southwest Drought Briefing

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
1 pm 1:30 pm MT (12 pm PT)
The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, but recent monsoonal rain is improving drought conditions. This drought briefing will focus on how the monsoon is impacting drought conditions and provide a general update of current conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada.
Presentations

Current Conditions and Outlook
Ben McMahan and Mike Crimmins | University of Arizona
For additional information, contact Joel Lisonbee, NOAA/NIDIS.