Us Drought Monitor March 5

Since the beginning of December,

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This week saw severe thunderstorm outbreaks, large moisture disparities and regional temperature anomalies. The

Widespread soaking rains fell across the South this week, bringing a much-needed moisture boost to these

The multi-year

Following a drier-than-normal winter, a pattern change at the beginning of

Across the West, snowpack remains well below the seasonal average, despite snowfall in some areas this week. The

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The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the

This week, extreme weather events across the

Exceptional drought — the worst level — jumped from 4% to 10% in just one week, according to the latest