The lack of consistent snowfall during the winter months has limited runoff expectations, a critical source of water supply for reservoirs across the Front Range.
A dry winter and dwindling snowpack are raising concerns across Colorado, where water managers warn that restrictions may be needed if conditions do not improve heading into spring and summer.
Large portions of the state are experiencing moderate to severe drought, with some areas slipping into extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The lack of consistent snowfall during the winter has limited runoff expectations, a critical source of water supply for reservoirs across the region, according to state water officials and climatologists.
Communities along the Front Range of Colorado are already taking action or preparing to act…