It’s been a wet several weeks in Colorado, but as Coloradans know, moisture tends to come in the form of rain at this point in the year. And as snowpack continues to dwindle around the state, several regions are far behind their snowpack norm for the date. According to data provided by the USDA, the state of Colorado is at just 36 percent of the snowpack norm for June 12. … Meanwhile, western Colorado is hurting for snowpack, too, with the Colorado Headwaters river basin at just 28 percent of what’s typical. … It’s also worth noting that places where the snow has disappeared the fastest are also where some of the state’s most serious drought conditions are found. Currently, it’s estimated that about 60 percent of the state is ‘abnormally dry’ or in a phase of drought, compared to 38 percent at the same point last year. 

Other Colorado River Basin news:

• Big Pivots: Blog: Why climate change must be part of the Colorado River conversation
• Colorado Public Radio: Trump’s latest budget proposal could gut climate and weather research in Colorado
• USDA: Colorado water supply outlook report
• National Integrated Drought Information System: News release: Water year 2025 snow drought current conditions summary and impacts in the West​
• Mesa County (Colo.): News release: Commissioners support a proposal to Colorado Water Conservation Board for Shoshone Water Rights​