Drought

The Colorado River provides water for seven U.S. states, Native American tribes and two states in Mexico.

The best we've seen in years.

"Even though it's raining like heck outside and we've had probably one of the best winters we've ever had in decades, we're still in a drought. This is the 23rd year of the drought" said Pepper.

All that rain and snow means California can provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years.

Day says the good news is that the snowpack will help alleviate drought conditions in many areas.

Hydrologists, state officials and other western water experts say the 10% evaporation loss can no longer be ignored.

All part of a bigger cycle.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is collecting ideas about possible actions through Dec. 20.

Dire consequences could result if states, cities and farms across the American West cannot agree on how to cut the amount of water they draw from the Colorado River.

The dry Wyoming conditions are prime for wildfires to start, preventative measures are a way to keep your house safe.