Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee

Areas around the northern Rocky Mountain Front are predicted to experience severe drought, while much of the rest of the state is predicted to see a moderate drought or abnormally dry conditions.

Drought conditions are getting worse across much of Montana and it’s going to take above-normal springtime snow and rain to break out of the spiral.

Drought conditions over the past year have generally improved across much of Montana. The state’s northwestern corner, however, is proving to be a stubborn exception.

Officials with Montana’s Drought and Water Supply Advisory committee say the state’s drought conditions have persisted in the fall, but they’re cautiously optimistic about upcoming weather patterns.

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