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Projected changes in drought through spring 2023 across the United States. After more than a year of drought, significant parts of the West are expected to see drought conditions improve (light brown) or end (green). Parts of the Pacific Northwest and the Southern Plains are likely to see drought develop (yellow), continue, or worsen (dark brown). Map by NOAA Climate.gov, based on data from the Climate Prediction Center.