Colorado drought

Colorado Drought — Week of June 30, 2026

Colorado's drought conditions eased slightly week over week, with 93% of the state classified as abnormally dry or worse (down from 97%). However, this modest improvement masks a severe underlying trend: drought coverage is nearly triple what it was a year ago (44% → 93%) and 123% above the 5-year median baseline (42%). Month-over-month, conditions remain essentially flat. The state's drought trajectory remains alarming despite this week's marginal relief.