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Mid-August Colorado drought update: exceptional drought returns to the state for the first time since 2023

Allie Mazurek August 14, 2025

The latest US Drought Monitor (released August 14) highlights big changes to the current drought situation in western Colorado, including the introduction of “exceptional” or “D4” conditions to some locations.…

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Mid-August Colorado drought update: exceptional drought returns to the state for the first time since 2023

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