Drought Western Utahs driest-ever year

These maps from the National Climatic Data Center show how, in the 12 months between September 2011 and August 2012, the range and mountains along Utah's border with Nevada had less rain and snow than in any yearlong period since recordkeeping began 117 years ago.
Record driest Much below normal Below normal Near normal Above normal Much above normal Record wettest

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September 2011August 2012

Graphic by Todd Adams | The Salt Lake Tribune

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Source: National Climatic Data Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service