07/27/2026
Recording Available!
Drought Data Dashboard Virtual Demo
National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the Montana Climate Office recently hosted an in-depth virtual demonstration of the new Drought Data Dashboard (D³), a free, interactive mapping tool to analyze daily drought and climate data across the contiguous U.S..
Led by Zach Hoylman of the Montana Climate Office (University of Montana), this recorded walkthrough explores the platform's practical, day-to-day applications. D³ features gridded drought data, climate variables (like precipitation, snowpack, and streamflow), and local point data from GHCN stations and U.S. Geological Survey streamgages. All datasets are calculated daily and can be aggregated by watershed, state, tribal land, and county boundaries.
Watch the recording to learn how to get the most out of the platform, including how to select from multiple timescales and climatological reference periods to create a custom map; use the Convergence of Evidence tool to instantly calculate a user-defined median across multiple drought indicators; and download custom map images and raster data, or generate shareable links to quickly coordinate with colleagues.
Whether you are a water manager, agricultural producer, or simply tracking local conditions, watch the full demonstration to learn how to leverage D³ for data-driven decision-making.
For additional information, contact Britt Parker, NOAA/National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)
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