Colorado is facing a severe water crisis due to record-low snowpack levels, the lowest since 1987. This alarming situation threatens the water supply for agriculture, recreation, and ecosystems across the state. A weak La Niña pattern has diverted crucial moisture away from the Colorado mountains, exacerbating the problem. Compounding the issue, temperatures have soared 10 to 12 degrees above normal, leading to rapid snowmelt and increased evaporation. The snow water equivalent in the Colorado River basin is now tied for the lowest level ever recorded, further intensifying the ongoing drought conditions.