Pre-Drought Expands Into Denver Thanks To Lackluster Monsoon

By Chris Spears

DENVER (CBS4) - The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 27 percent of Colorado is now considered abnormally dry, or in pre-drought, including all of metro Denver.

Despite several days of humid, moisture-filled air courtesy of the monsoon we haven't seen widespread rainfall materialize.

Many areas have been reporting drier-than-normal conditions since June.

Southwest Colorado has seen pockets of moderate to heavy rain in recent weeks but it hasn't been widespread.

Extreme southern Montezuma County continues in a moderate drought with abnormally dry conditions in surrounding counties.

Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.