Widespread degradations occurred in the Northwest U.S. this week. Rapid drying continues to be a problem in the area despite slightly cooler and wetter conditions.
The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the US Drought Monitor national drought summary.
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States in the northwest continued to dry out this week, with the area seeing short-term precipitation deficits, lower streamflows, struggling vegetation and soil moisture deficits.
This week, drought and abnormal dryness expanded across all of Oregon. Fire restrictions are being enacted in parts of the state to counteract worsening wildfire conditions.
Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos
Mapa publicado: junio 26, 2025
The June Dry Horizons roundup of drought research and news is now available. https://drought.unl.edu/Publications/DryHorizons.aspx
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Degradations occurred across parts of the Pacific Northwest, plus western Montana and northern Nevada and Utah. Puerto Rico and Alaska also saw degradations. Mixed conditions occurred in parts of the High Plains, Midwest, Texas, Florida and Hawaii. Small areas of improvement occurred in Maryland and New Mexico.
See more change maps: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Maps/ChangeMaps.aspx
US Drought Monitor 6-26-25
For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 25.83% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 25.21% last week.
In the June 2025 edition of Dry Horizons:
➡️ 'Thirstwaves' are becoming more prevalent in the US
➡️ Colorado River Basin groundwater losses highlighted in new report
➡️ Researchers discover a drought-resilient plant
Dry Horizons is a monthly roundup of drought research and news.
Read more: https://mailchi.mp/unl.edu/dry-horizons-june-2025
This week’s CMOR photo is from Wallowa County, Oregon.
“This is a newly seeded alfalfa/grass field. So far, only 1/4 of it has come up. It is very dry and is not in an irrigated area.”
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Active weather east of the Rockies led to significant reductions in drought coverage, especially in Florida, Texas, the northern and central Plains, and the upper Midwest. Meanwhile, the West saw a hot spell.
The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the US Drought Monitor national drought summary.
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The Pacific Northwest Watershed is reporting low snow water equivalent and topsoil moisture levels. These factors have contributed to a variety of agricultural and water supply issues, in addition to heightened wildfire risk.
Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos
Mapa publicado: junio 19, 2025
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Improvements occurred in parts of Texas and the Mid-Atlantic, with an area of degradation in New Jersey. Degradations occurred in parts of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Mixed conditions occurred in parts of the Southwest, High Plains, Midwest and Florida.
See more change maps: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Maps/ChangeMaps.aspx
US Drought Monitor 6-19-25
For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 25.21% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 25.12% last week.
This week’s CMOR photo is from Valley County, Montana.
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The updated Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch website offers new tools to help land managers prepare for and respond to drought.
This reorganization effort was based on work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Northwest, Northern Plains, and Southwest climate hubs.
Learn more: https://ranchdrought.unl.edu/
Sharp weather contrasts were present across the U.S. this week. These patterns led to widespread drought improvements across the High Plains, Midwest, South, and Northeast.
The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the US Drought Monitor national drought summary.
Watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPgchc2kA2w
Drought continued to worsen in Montana and surrounding states this week, due to ongoing dryness and low snowpack. A spot of extreme drought (D3) emerged in the northwest part of the state. The dry conditions and abnormally low streamflows in Montana are prompting concerns for local rivers and fish health.
Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos
Mapa publicado: junio 12, 2025
