Exceptional Drought Conditions Intensify Across Colorado, Affecting Denver
Colorado is experiencing a significant increase in drought conditions, with nearly half of the state now classified under extreme or exceptional drought categories. Denver County is particularly affected, with 36.4% of the area under exceptional drought, marking the worst conditions since records began in 2000. This development is part of a broader trend of increasing drought severity in the region, with the current situation surpassing previous records in terms of area affected.