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flag Colorado activated its Drought Task Force on March 17, 2026, due to record heat, low snowpack, and widespread drought.

flag Colorado has activated its Drought Task Force for the first time since 2020, citing the state’s warmest year on record and one of its driest winters, with snowpack at 59% of median and 80% of the state in drought—64% in moderate to extreme conditions. flag Governor Jared Polis declared the move on March 17, 2026, as record warmth, including February’s 7.8-degree average above normal, accelerated snowmelt and likely caused snowpack to peak early. flag A major heat wave is forecast, raising concerns about water supply despite spring precipitation. flag The task force will coordinate state agencies to monitor impacts and support communities.

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