Long-range forecasters say the harshest cold of winter is behind us, but the rest of the season will likely bring various weather threats, including ice jams, flooding, severe storms, and an increased risk of wildfires.
Rain and snow are expected to return to the Rockies and the Western U.S. over the next few weeks, but it will likely make a small dent in the snow drought and dry conditions across parts of the West.
Roughly 20% of the U.S. is currently dealing with severe, extreme, or exceptional drought conditions, compared to 17.6% at this time