Stories related to: U.S Drought Monitor

Environment

Report Shows Yearly Improvement In California, Nevada Drought

August 20, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The latest report shows no weekly change in the drought depiction for California and Nevada, but year over year comparisons show improvement for both states.

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Above Normal Temperatures Melts 'Dismal' Sierra Nevada Snowpack

February 19, 2015 | Ed Joyce

After a record dry January in much of California, early February rains helped fill reservoirs but didn't add much to the Sierra Nevada snowpack.