Predicting drought in Arizona depends on the ability to forecast precipitation and temperature within the context of complex climate interactions. View more outlooks & forecasts.

The Arizona Drought Monitoring Technical Committee produces web-based short-term and long-term drought status updates on a monthly and quarterly basis, respectively.

View current drought conditions for Maricopa County, Arizona, and explore impacts on Water Supply, Public Health, and Agriculture.

Mar 6, 2025 · The worst snow drought conditions continue to be in the Southwest, including southern Utah, southwestern Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Snow drought conditions also persist in the northern and central Cascade Range of Washington.

View current drought conditions for Phoenix, Arizona, and explore up-to-date precipitation, temperature, and streamflow data within Maricopa County.

Feb 5, 2025 · The worst snow drought conditions persist throughout Arizona, New Mexico, the southern Sierra Nevada, southwestern Utah, and parts of southwestern Colorado, where little precipitation has fallen in the past two months.

Mar 20, 2025 · 70.62% of the Intermountain West region is in drought (D1-D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor as of March 18, 2025. The most severe conditions are in western Arizona and southern New Mexico, where large areas of Extreme Drought (D3) and Exceptional Drought (D4) developed since the start of Water Year 2025 (October 1, 2024).

View current drought conditions for Pima County, Arizona, and explore impacts on Water Supply, Public Health, and Agriculture.

Jul 16, 2024 · Key Takeaway: Pre-monsoon season drought conditions were most severe in southern New Mexico, with areas of drought present in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. U.S. Drought Monitor for June 4, 2024, showing areas of Abnormal Dryness (D0) and drought (D1–D4).

The Arizona Department of Water Resources collaborates with the Arizona Drought Monitoring Technical Committee to create the Arizona Drought Preparedness Annual Report, which covers drought conditions and preparedness activities for the …