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Dust Bowl

Models warn of dustier summers in U.S. Southwest and Southern Plains, but Northern Plains may see fewer dust storms year round

Models warn of dustier summers in U.S. Southwest and Southern Plains, but Northern Plains may see fewer dust storms year round

Climate Change & Global Warming June 25, 2018

Impacts of global warming on Great Plains summer rainfall and vegetation are biggest unknowns.

Map image for For southeastern Colorado, dry times may persist into summer

For southeastern Colorado, dry times may persist into summer

April 23, 2014

Map image for Despite Fall Floods, Drought Persists in Southeastern Colorado

Despite Fall Floods, Drought Persists in Southeastern Colorado

February 18, 2014

What's the big picture for U.S. drought in fall 2017?

What's the big picture for U.S. drought in fall 2017?

Climate Change & Global Warming October 5, 2017

Drought emerged quickly in the Northern Plains this past summer. How does that fit with the bigger picture of what we know about drought and climate?