Winter Drought Grips the U.S., Affecting Multiple Regions
Winter Drought Grips the U.S., Affecting Multiple Regions
US · Published Jan 21, 2026
Over two-thirds of the U.S. is experiencing winter drought conditions, excluding only California.
Record-low snowfall and warm temperatures in the West are severely impacting snowpack, crucial for water supply and wildfire prevention.
Severe drought conditions are affecting states across the Southeast and East Coast, including Georgia, Maine, and Florida.
US faces widespread winter drought conditions
The United States is currently grappling with a significant winter drought, impacting a vast majority of the country. Over two-thirds of the nation is experiencing dryness or drought conditions, stretching from the Pacific Northwest all the way to the East Coast. Notably, every state except California is affected by this unusual weather pattern.
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