Weather and Climate

Arizona move toward 100% clean energy faces challenge from legislature

Mar 12, 2021 The legislature considers limiting the power of state utility regulators as it looks to increase Arizona's renewable energy standard.

Desert Lab on Tumamoc Hill begins new phase of community outreach

Mar 8, 2021 An old building will make way for new gardens.

In rapidly warming Colorado River Basin, the negotiating table is being set

Mar 3, 2021 A new round of talks could define how the river system adapts to a changing climate for the next generation.

Weather may delay weekend vaccinations

Feb 17, 2021 Banner, Pinal County, promise enough doses for today and Thursday

Tucson mayor asks community for help guiding climate action plan

Feb 8, 2021 A survey open through the end of March invites residents to prioritize actions city can take.

Forecasters: Arizona faces above-normal wildfire threats

Feb 6, 2021 Severe drought raises the danger in 2021

Arizona's 2020 wildfire season among worst in past decade

Jan 27, 2021 2,520 wildfires burned across the state, 82% human caused

Winter storm could be 'most significant' of the season

Jan 25, 2021 Summerhaven sees 14 inches of snow, while an average two-tenths of rain fell on the Tucson Metro area Monday.

Upper Colorado River drought plan triggered for first time

Jan 21, 2021 A recent federal forecast showed one of the river’s biggest reservoirs -- Lake Powell in Utah -- dropping below a critical threshold.

Forecasters: Rain, snow on tap for drought-weary Southwest

Jan 20, 2021 Drought stricken region badly needs the moisture

Predicted Arizona dry year could impact trees, cause fires

Jan 19, 2021 After driest year on record in 2020, no relief is in sight

National Weather Service: Dryness defined 2020 in Southwest

Jan 2, 2021 Record or near-record dryness across Arizona and the region

Colorado River watershed forecast looks very dry for start of 2021

Dec 22, 2020 The Colorado River’s largest reservoirs are likely to drop next year if demands stay the same.

Phoenix posts its hottest summer and autumn in city history

Dec 2, 2020 Arizona's capital already has shattered its record for the most days of triple-digit heat in a calendar year.

Major changes in environmental policy expected under Biden

Nov 25, 2020 Reclassifying Arizona waterways is among the items on the new administration's agenda

As Western fires burn, focus narrows on forest management. But it’s easier said than done

Oct 23, 2020 Correcting the mistakes of the past is tougher than it sounds, as managers work to get ahead of coming wildfires and learn from previous ones.

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