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Colorado Drought Update: Conditions Worsen Again in Early August
The latest Drought Monitor shows Colorado's drought footprint expanding again after a brief late-July improvement -- 99% of the state is now abnormally dry or worse.
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Heat Breaks Mid-Week — But the Drought Story Is Far From Over
Extreme heat grips Colorado through Tuesday, then the monsoon arrives. The short-term relief is real — what comes after is the story worth watching.
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How Long Until Colorado Sees Real Drought and Fire Relief?
Between an active, dangerous fire season and a strengthening El Niño, Colorado is caught between two very different timelines. Here's a realistic look at when relief actually arrives — and when it doesn't.
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Heat, Dry Lightning, and a Drought That Isn't Done
A significant heatwave builds into the weekend as dry thunderstorms raise fire ignition risk mid-week. The bigger story runs well beyond this week.
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Fire Weather, Fourth of July Storms, and a Drought That Isn't Done
Critical fire conditions through Friday, storm risks on the 4th, and a gradual moisture return — but Colorado's drought story is far from over.
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Colorado's Drought Gets Worse, Not Better, Heading Into Peak Summer
The latest Drought Monitor shows extreme and exceptional drought expanding again across Colorado this week. Here's where things stand — and why the real chance at relief is still months away.
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Fire Weather, Triple-Digit Heat, and a Drought That Isn't Done
Critical fire weather arrives Saturday and doesn't let up. Here's what the next week looks like — and why the pattern behind it matters all summer long.
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Fire Weather, Severe Storms, and a Pattern That Won't Let Go
Colorado faces a week of critical fire weather and severe thunderstorms — and the conditions driving both trace back to a drought that keeps deepening. Here's the full picture.
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Colorado Drought Update — June 2026: Conditions Hold as Summer Heat Builds
The brief improvement from May storms has stalled. Nearly all of Colorado remains in drought, and the DSCI is more than double last year's value. Here's where things stand and why summer won't change the trajectory.
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Colorado Drought Update: Week of June 2, 2026
A modest improvement in the most severe drought categories this week — but 99% of Colorado remains in drought, and the four-week outlook delivers no path to recovery.
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Colorado Drought Update: Week of May 27, 2026
For the third straight week, Colorado's drought metrics improved at the margins — but 100% of the state remains in drought, and the long-game recovery depends on a winter story still months away.