summitdaily.com Colorado considers earlier than normal activation of Drought Task Force as snowpack continues to lag behind With record-breaking warmth and drier than normal conditions, the first four months of the 2026 water year have Colorado officials concerned News | Feb 26, 2026 Ali Longwell Much of Colorado, including within the Colorado River Headwaters basin, are experiencing their worst snowpack on record, which alongside warm temperatures has the state looking at activating a Drought Task Force. Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily With one of the worst snowpacks on record and persistently warm temperatures, Colorado is weighing an early activation of its Drought Task Force. The task force would pull together state agencies to monitor drought conditions, provide a coordinated response to agriculture, municipal water supplies, wildlife and recreation impacts, recommend emergency actions and declarations, facilitate allocation of resources and improve public communication. “U.
summitdaily.com Colorado considers earlier than normal activation of Drought Task Force as snowpack
