Monthly NDVI Reports

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Monthly Reports

Monthly Report February 2026 February 2026 showed a clear NDVI decrease from January 2026, particularly in the arid areas, driven by drought and stressed vegetation, while the mountainous areas of the Wasatch Front exposed vegetation due to lack of snow rather than actual new plant growth. Compared to February 2025, mountain regions appear largely greener and even the Salt Lake Valley region increased slightly, while Western regions slightly decreased due to snow drought conditions. Additionally, this February was anomalously vegetated compared to historical Februaries, suggesting a possible early green-up View Full Report

Monthly Report January 2026 January 2026 showed a clear NDVI increase from December 2025, particularly in mountainous areas, driven by snowmelt exposing vegetation rather than new growth. Compared to January 2025, mountain regions appear greener while valley regions declined slightly, a pattern consistent with ongoing snow drought conditions across the region. View Full Report

Monthly Report December 2025 December 2025 NDVI decreased across the Wasatch Front compared to November, with most vegetated areas between 0.6–0.8. Apparent NDVI increases over the Great Salt Lake reflect relative measurement effects rather than vegetation growth. View Full Report