California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years.

For the first time since December 2000, no part of California is classified as dry on the U.S. Drought Monitor, after a season of strong storms and atmospheric rivers that replenished soils and reservoirs.

For the first time since December 2000, no part of California is classified as dry on the U.S. Drought Monitor. A series of powerful winter storms and atmospheric rivers began in October and soaked soils and filled reservoirs across the state. Seven of the state's 12 major reservoirs are at 75% capacity or higher, and all 17 monitored reservoirs exceed their historic average for early January. State Climatologist Michael Anderson credited the October storms for the turnaround, and California is currently the only U.S. state without drought or abnormally dry conditions. Key facts: - The U.S. Drought Monitor shows no area in California listed as dry, a status not seen since December 2000. - A series of winter storms and atmospheric rivers starting in October replenished soils and increased reservoir levels. - Seven of 12 major California reservoirs are at 75% capacity or higher, and all 17 monitored reservoirs exceed their historic early-January averages. - Other western states still report dry conditions; Nevada, Utah, and Colorado have persistent dryness, and Utah's snowpack is at record low levels with 93% of the state in drought. Summary: This represents an improvement in statewide water conditions and reflects heavy winter precipitation that replenished soils and reservoirs. Undetermined at this time.