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Record-low snowpack worsens drought conditions in southwestern Colorado

Southwestern Colorado is experiencing drought conditions associated with record-low snowpack. Reduced snowpack can limit seasonal water supplies and worsen dry conditions.

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Water shortages and increased wildfire risk could affect communities, agriculture and ecosystems.

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  1. What does drought look like? How record-low snowpack hit SW Colorado ↗eptrail.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

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