Weather - Drought News Update Recap

Shrinking U.S. Drought Coverage Comes in with December

Drought news and updates for Colorado.

The first U.S. Drought Monitor for this month indicates significant improvements in drought coverage over recent weeks.

Participants: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

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