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Dry conditions spurred fire danger

Dry conditions were a continued problem in February. Dry fuels, mild temperatures and gusty winds created several days with high fire danger. Read More

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Some regions of High Plains received rain

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Raising awareness about severe weather



The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Much of High Plains in need of moisture

Oklahoma Conservation Commission providing drought assistance  

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Snow in Sierra Nevada but wildfires in Plains

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Envu adds tool to help ranch managers

Severe weather over Dodge City, KS. (iStock │ #2164218804 - EyeEm Mobile GmbH)

K-State meteorologist advises Kansans on dangers of severe weather

Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon at Glenwood Canyons Resort, Colorado, USA. (iStock │ #1213547321 - SergeYatunin)

Western states miss Colorado River deadline

Wildfire resources available following fires in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas 

Maroon Bells reflections in calm clear water of Maroon Lake near Aspen, Colorado. (Adobe Stock │ #281184640 - aquamarine4)

Prolific snow drought leads to below normal Colorado streamflow forecasts