According to the November 28 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 27% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought with 19% in the Moderate Drought category, 6% in Severe Drought, and 40% of Colorado is Abnormally Dry. The map featured above shows the drought conditions on August 29.
As of November 13, cumulative precipitation in the Colorado River watershed was tracking at 89% of average and the South Platte River watershed was tracking at 61% of average. Snowpack in the Colorado River is tracking at 70% of normal and is tracking at 51% of normal in the South Platte River watershed.
Denver Water’s supply reservoir contents as of November 13 are represented in the table below. Reservoir totals are 87% full and were 85% full this time last year.
| Reservoir | Percent Full: Current | Percent Full: Historical Median |
|---|---|---|
| Antero | 90% | 77% |
| Chatfield | 93% | 87% |
| Cheesman | 80% | 80% |
| Dillon | 76% | 88% |
| Eleven Mile | 101% | 102% |
| Gross | 49% | 64% |
| Marston | 84% | 67% |
| Ralston | 61% | 71% |
| Strontia Springs | 88% | 91% |
The district will continue to work with Denver Water on monitoring the watersheds and will provide updates to our customers through our website and social media channels.
As of December 4 statewide snowpack is 85 percent of median.
