科罗拉多州于2026年3月17日启动干旱特别工作组,原因是创纪录的高温,低雪地和广泛的干旱. Colorado activated its Drought Task Force on March 17, 2026, due to record heat, low snowpack, and widespread drought.

科罗拉多州自2020年以来首次启动干旱工作组,称该州有史以来最温暖的一年和最干燥的冬季之一,平均气温下降率为59%,80%的国家处于中度到极端条件下的干旱64%. Colorado has activated its Drought Task Force for the first time since 2020, citing the state’s warmest year on record and one of its driest winters, with snowpack at 59% of median and 80% of the state in drought—64% in moderate to extreme conditions. 州长杰里德·波利斯宣布2026年3月17日采取此举,因为创纪录的高温,包括2月平均温度7.8度超过正常水平,加速了雪融化速度,可能导致积雪早到峰值. Governor Jared Polis declared the move on March 17, 2026, as record warmth, including February’s 7.8-degree average above normal, accelerated snowmelt and likely caused snowpack to peak early. 预计将出现大热浪,尽管春季降雨仍存在水供应问题. A major heat wave is forecast, raising concerns about water supply despite spring precipitation. 工作组将协调国家机构监测影响并支持社区. The task force will coordinate state agencies to monitor impacts and support communities.