By NIDIS Drought and heat often appear together, but new research funded by NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System found that drought can lengthen heat waves occurring at the same time. Drought and extreme temperatures can dry out vegetation, leading...
By NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory Extreme hydroclimate events, such as droughts, floods, and heavy rainfall, account for a...
A new study combines historical observations, climate modeling, and data from tree rings to create a fuller picture of historic as well as potential drought conditions. By Rebecca Owen, EOS As the climate warms, drought conditions are intensifying in many...
The relationship between topography and the terrestrial water cycle has been documented for thousands of years, yet there is still much to learn about Earth’s complex dynamics – both above, at, and below the surface. By Sebastian Gnann, Jane W....
The downward trajectory for snow carries serious consequences for water supplies, wildlife habitat, wildfire activity and outdoor recreation. By Mitch...
By Alex Fox, Scripps Institution of Oceanography El Niño and La Niña are climate phenomena that are generally associated with wetter and drier winter conditions in the Southwestern United States, respectively. In 2023, however, a La Niña year proved extremely...
A new report examines how atmospheric changes contributed to January’s devastating Southern California wildfires By Elyse DeFranco, Desert Research Institute...
Snowmelt dominates many Western rivers, but climate change will reduce that contribution as raindrops replace snowflakes. By Mitch Tobin, The Water Desk Snow is a cornerstone of the American West’s water supply, but just how important is it to the...
