IDWR predicts widespread drought in Southern Idaho
"Fifty percent of the state is currently in severe drought, and that percentage will increase in the coming months,” said hydrologist David Hoekema
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"Fifty percent of the state is currently in severe drought, and that percentage will increase in the coming months,” said hydrologist David Hoekema
Short term weather forecast is good news for snowfields BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)-The Idaho Water Supply Committee met in Boise Friday to review the state’s current conditions. Experts estimate 25% of the state is in drought condition, with the worst outlook expected in the Wood River Valley and Lost River Basin areas. Over the last four months, more severe drought is beginning to settle over the Bear River area into the northern Wasatch region of Utah. NRCS hydrologists say their biggest concerns include the Bear, Portneuf, Wood, and Lost River basins, where below normal run-off is expecte...