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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains what the Northern one-third of the West region faces regarding mountain snowpack and water reservoir storage this year.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what appears to be a beneficial Western water season for much of the region.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reviews the mountain snowpack season for the Sierra-Nevada range and what that means for water supplies for much of California.

The April First end date for the Western water season has come and gone, but what does that mean for regional water supplies in 2024? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas per the April 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent reductions in the two highest categories of drought, per the U.S. Drought Monitor ending April 2nd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for various crops per the April 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.

The first U.S. Drought Monitor for April indicates the trend of shrinking drought coverage continuing across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicated year-over-year decreases in the amount of drought coverage area for major crops and commodities. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at changes in the drought coverage map for corn and soybean growing areas over past six months.