Mountain snow melted away nearly a month ahead of schedule, leaving reservoirs without their usual inflow of freshwater.
Published Jul 14, 2021Image of the Day Land Drought Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes
Precipitation totals and lake levels are among the worst they have been since the 1970s.
Published Jun 17, 2021Image of the Day Water Drought Human Presence Temperature Extremes
Extreme heat has descended on the southwestern United States, with several states enduring temperatures near and above record highs for June.
Published Jun 16, 2021Image of the Day Heat Land Drought Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
For the second year in a row, drought has overtaken much of the United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast.
Published Jun 11, 2021Image of the Day Land Water Drought Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
Nearly 85 percent of Mexico is experiencing drought, and water sources are dwindling.
Published May 4, 2021Image of the Day Land Water Drought Human Presence Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
