At this time last year 20% of the state was in drought.
This year, in its most recent water conditions update, the Utah Division of Water Resources reports 94% of the state is experiencing some form of drought.
That includes Summit and Wasatch counties that are experiencing either moderate to severe drought conditions.
Utah receives 95% of the state’s water supply from the snowpack. Officials say refilling reservoirs is less likely if the trend of dismal snowstorms continues.
However, reservoirs are above-normal for this time of year, and some, including Strawberry, Jordanelle and Deer Creek, have room for multiple years of storage.
