Drought for the west

[Oak]

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Denver Water draining, closing Antero Reservoir for drought savings

Denver Water will drain and close Antero Reservoir amid historic drought.

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[BigHornRam]

Saw this one blowing up yesterday afternoon from my place. 3000 acres in a day. Lots of grassy benches, drought stressed pine and fir, with a lot of standing dead trees as well. Warm today, front coming through tomorrow, with snow and rain Thursday. Could get ugly before the snow comes.

 

[SAJ-99]

Saw this one blowing up yesterday afternoon from my place. 3000 acres in a day. Lots of grassy benches, drought stressed pine and fir, with a lot of standing dead trees as well. Warm today, front coming through tomorrow, with snow and rain Thursday. Could get ugly before the snow comes.

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It's going to be a very bad season.