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Colorado Faces Water Crisis Amid Record Low Snowpack

1/29/2026

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Story summary

Colorado's snowpack is at a record low for this time of year, raising water and wildfire concerns.
Warm temperatures have caused precipitation to fall as rain rather than snow.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts continued dry conditions.
An expired Drought Response Operations Agreement complicates Colorado River water management for 40 million people.
Negotiations among states to establish a new plan are currently stalled.

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Story summary

Colorado's snowpack is at a record low for this time of year, raising water and wildfire concerns.
Warm temperatures have caused precipitation to fall as rain rather than snow.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts continued dry conditions.
An expired Drought Response Operations Agreement complicates Colorado River water management for 40 million people.
Negotiations among states to establish a new plan are currently stalled.