Cooler temperatures and more rain in March helped some regions in the state. But forecasts reveal persistent drought and warmer temperatures to come.

A view of the California drought map as of April 10, 2025.

However, drought maps also reported parts Southern California are in extreme drought, boosting fire risk this spring. That’s after Southern California was already devastated by wildfires in winter.

Despite recent rounds of winter rain and powerful waves that pummeled the coastline, most of California is continuing to bake under a deep drought, with over half of the state facing “abnormally dry” ...

When California was deep in drought in 2021, nearly the entire state experienced extreme or exceptional drought conditions. The prolonged dry period dried up soils, reduced snowpack, and forced ...

However, drought maps also reported parts Southern California are in extreme drought, boosting fire risk this spring. That’s after Southern California was already devastated by wildfires in winter.