May 1st SWE was near-normal in Colorado (92%) and Utah (103%) and slightly below normal in Wyoming (88%). Seasonal streamflow volume forecasts are mostly below to near-normal in the region with above normal forecasts in northern Utah. Learn more: wwa.colorado.edu/resources/inte…

WWA's Seth Arens said ground moisture improved from last year’s very wet winter (snowpack at 160% of normal), providing a needed break from #drought, but if there had been another year of drought, it could have produced dangerous conditions at Lake Powell. 8newsnow.com/news/local-new…

The 2024 edition of CIRES' Spheres magazine is out! Explore recent work about renewable energy, science education, climate change and elections, fire, and more! cires.colorado.edu/spheres-magazi…

CIRES conducts research addressing environmental issues that disproportionately affect some communities. Read more about air and water inequalities in 2024 Spheres: cires.colorado.edu/spheres-magazi… NOAA Research CU Boulder 🦬 WWA

Cool May temperatures coupled with continued snowpack accumulation in some mountain areas slowed snowmelt, leading to above average seasonal streamflow volume forecasts for many river basins including the Arkansas, Gunnison, North Platte, Powder, and more. wwa.colorado.edu/resources/inte…

A new CIRES and WWA-led study found an increase in precipitation alone won’t necessarily increase disastrous flooding — instead, flood risk depends on how many days have passed between storms. Read the story: cires.colorado.edu/news/timing-ra…

Join our webinar on July 15 at 11am MT with speaker Emily Peters who will cover findings from her thesis research on #climate-related hazard impacts and key factors tied to rurality that determine how impacts are experienced and perceived. Register here: cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join @WWANews for their next webinar, "Climate Change in the Cowboy State: Risk Perceptions in Rural Wyoming Counties" with Emily Peters. 🗓️: July 15 🕚: 11 am MT 🔗: cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The Four Corners region experienced 400-800% of normal June precipitation while other areas of the region (CO, UT, WY) experienced record-dry conditions. Temperatures were above to much-above normal throughout the region in June. Learn more: wwa.colorado.edu/resources/inte…

The NOAA seasonal outlook for July-September suggests an increased probability of below normal #precipitation for the region (CO, UT, WY) and above normal temperatures, particularly in the Four Corners region and the majority of eastern Utah. Learn more: wwa.colorado.edu/resources/inte…

Watch our latest webinar with speaker Emily Peters who covers findings from her thesis research on #climate-related hazard impacts and key factors tied to rurality that determine how impacts are experienced and perceived. wwa.colorado.edu/outreach/event…

WWA Director Ben Livneh, postdoctoral researcher Nels Bjarke, and other experts have navigated the choppy waters of soil moisture, revealing its significant role in predicting #flood events. Learn more: earth.com/news/predictin…

Next week, the region (CO, UT, WY) will likely see warmer and drier than normal conditions, particularly in Colorado and Wyoming. #climate wwa.colorado.edu/resources/inte…

The West is on the precipice of another region-wide drought. 32% of the West is in drought (D1-D4) 44% is Abnormally Dry (D0) If some of that DO worsens, drought will cover much of the West. On a good note, monsoon moisture is forecasted for parts. drought.gov NOAA

For most of the region (CO, UT, WY), there is a 60-70% chance of above average temperatures and a 40-50% chance of below average precipitation during August-October. Learn more: wwa.colorado.edu/resources/inte…

Next week, the region (CO, UT, WY) will likely see warmer and wetter than normal conditions. wwa.colorado.edu/resources/inte…

“Nature has given us a second chance to reevaluate how we're going to manage this place" — on KUNC Colorado, CIRES/WWA' Seth Arens discusses his research around Lake Powell, where dwindling water levels have allowed for native plants to return. kunc.org/news/2024-08-2…

Are you an undergrad student CU Boulder 🦬 interested in water? Apply by 9/8 for the Colorado Water Fellows Program, hosted by WWA! The program prepares students for careers in the water field and connects them to opportunities, including conferences. wwa.colorado.edu/water-fellows-…

"Nature has given us a second chance to reevaluate how we're going to manage this place," says WWA's Seth Arens. "It turns out nature is doing a pretty good job by itself ... Of coming back and establishing thriving #ecosystems." Learn more: newsweek.com/lake-powell-gl…