In December, Utah and Wyoming experienced below to much-below normal precipitation, with record-dry conditions in western Utah and north-central Wyoming. Meanwhile, southern and eastern Colorado saw above to much-above normal precipitation. Regional temperatures were above to much-above normal with record-warm December temperatures recorded in western and northeastern Wyoming. Snowpack conditions were below to much-below normal across all river basins, and January 1st seasonal streamflow forecasts were below to much-below normal. Drought conditions slightly expanded, covering 15% of the region, and severe to extreme drought persists in southwestern Colorado. El Niño conditions continued during December and have a high probability of persisting through spring. The NOAA outlooks for January suggest an increased probability of above average precipitation and below average temperatures. Learn more from our climate briefing by clicking on the link in our bio and going to the Intermountain...