| 1/25/2026 | AZ-NV-42 | AZ | Navajo |
Mildly Dry
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| Highs were mild to start the week before cooling with the approach of the first of two systems. Highs went from a high of 61° last Sunday to highs in the 40's to end the week. A wide range of low temperatures from a low of 13° on Wednesday to a low of 39° the next day. Some light rain fell on Friday morning but most of it came Friday evening and again on Saturday afternoon and evening with the second system. The second system was colder with rain and graupel/sleet changing to snow Saturday evening. A total of .67 inches of rain/melted snow fell and 1.9 inches of snow. No strong winds last week and no change in plant life. A lot of birds were observed in the yard last week. Seven robins were seen eating crabapples and drinking out of the pond as well as Dark-eyed Juncos and House Finches also seen eating. |
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| 1/25/2026 | AR-PL-1 | AR | Polk |
Mildly Dry
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| Approximately 2.3” of precipitation fell this week and most of it fell as sleet which is still on the ground. Once this melts the soil moisture will greatly increase but probably not water body levels. Crop/plant growth and wildfire hazards are basically nonexistent at this point due to the current ice cover and cold temperatures. |
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| 1/25/2026 | CA-MD-45 | CA | Mendocino |
Mildly Wet
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| A second full week without rain. There is some chance of rain later this week, but well under an inch predicted. The soil is drying out and if there is no more rain, we may need to start watering the gardens. Large flocks of winter Juncos in the gardens going after the seed we put out. It's been cool overnight (39 degrees this morning), but mild during the day. Ocean conditions have been mixed, but it appears that some fishing boats are operating. Not as many tourists in the area and open spaces at the RV parks. |
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| 1/25/2026 | FL-BW-167 | FL | Broward |
Mildly Dry
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| Little precip during the period. Landscape irrigation will be needed if no rain in the next day or so; none is forecast. Temps remain very mild with little heat or AC use needed. Plants are in their winter slow growth stage and do not yet show signs of water stress. |
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| 1/25/2026 | GA-FN-11 | GA | Fannin |
Mildly Dry
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| still hoping for more precip. Maybe the coming winter storm Fern will provide, although not the way I would like. Birds very active at the feeders. Deer in large groups munching forbes in the yard. Fire danger posted this past week due to low relative humidity |
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| 1/25/2026 | GA-MD-5 | GA | McDuffie |
Moderately Dry
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| Soil, Pond, Plants are unchanged. |
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| 1/25/2026 | ID-BK-27 | ID | Bannock |
Mildly Dry
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| General: This isn't the lowest snowfall total we've had in the past 27 years, but it's tied for third. I've uploaded an image of my uncalibrated snow measures since 1998. To date in January we've had 12.7" of snow, and our 27 year average (uncalibrated) is 27.5" (sd=19.3"). It's dry, but looking at the standard deviation reveals that it is not totally abnormal.
Agriculture: Snow cover on the winter wheat is pretty minimal. It remains to be seen if the cold will damage the wheat. It also remains to be seen whether the lack of snow will reduce crop yields in spring.
Energy: We produced 8.97 kWHR yesterday (cloudy, foggy day) and used 57.91 kWHR yesterday. Our usage is particularly inefficient because our heat pump is still down (2 months of parts back order due to supply chain problem).
Fire: Low risk.
Plants/wildlife: The frozen fog certainly is beautiful, and the wildlife seem to work within its boundaries.
Water: As I said above, we're not in a great position. In a normal year we would expect another 16" of snow this year (of the 110" we would normally get). As it is we are at 24.6 for the year. Not a great snow total. Our snowpack, as of last week, was 2". At this point last year we were at 19" snowpack. |
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| 1/25/2026 | IL-AD-16 | IL | Adams |
Mildly Dry
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| It was a cool dry week until 1/24/2026. A winter storm that covered a big part of the entire country. From New Mexico to Massachusetts and from the upper middle Midwest to the deep south. Cold and lots of precip. We were on the northern edge of the storm and had received a good dose of snow. Its just about over for us per the radar so we will then make our observations. But its been a definite shift into winter with Cold temps that persist and now some snow. |
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| 1/25/2026 | IL-HY-30 | IL | Henry |
Mildly Dry
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| Very cold conditions ruled the week. A little shot of snow yesterday from the northern tier of Winter Storm Fern left a half an inch of snow on the ground. Conditions are to stay cold this week with highs expected to remain only in the teens. No snow is expected. MTD and YTD at 49% of NOAA Norm with WYTD at 79%. Looks like the month will definitely end with a deficit of precipitation. Area rivers maintained low, steady levels and are completely ice covered. |
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| 1/25/2026 | IL-KN-67 | IL | Kane |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| Conditions are normal for this time of year. |
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| 1/25/2026 | IL-WF-14 | IL | Woodford |
Mildly Dry
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| Another dry week although difficult to see any current effects given the frigid temperatures. There is still a little bit of flow in our local drainage creek from the 2 inch rain a couple weeks ago. But levels in the larger creek and especially the Mackinaw river remain at very low levels. River level is up a bit but still very low. |
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| 1/25/2026 | IN-MR-231 | IN | Marion |
Mildly Dry
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| 1.14 in of precipitation this month is currently 49% below norm. Prior to in-progress snow event, only 0.07 in of precipitation over two weeks. 0.74 in from current storm, in addition to future amounts today will push conditions closer to normal. Despite drier conditions and periods of arctic temperatures, wildlife is still active and doing well. |
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| 1/25/2026 | IN-PR-3 | IN | Parke |
Mildly Dry
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| cold windy snow latter part of week |
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| 1/25/2026 | IA-BT-24 | IA | Benton |
Near Normal
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| Temp: -3°F
Humidity: 73%
Wet Bulb: -4°F
Dew Point: -10°F
Barometer: 30.3 in Hg
Average Wind Speed: 1-3 mph for the past 24 hours
High Gust: 2-8 mph for the past 24 hours
AQI: 9 without wood smoke adjustment
4 with wood smoke adjustment
Snowpack depth was measured in three locations, and the average was 3.0 in
The high for this past week was 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and the low was -15 degrees Fahrenheit, Towards the end of the week with the wind for Friday, Saturday was extremely cold due to the wind chill. and we still have cold weather advisories. The MT Auburn Boat Ramp water levels had increased prior to this cold snap that we have had. The Cedar River still has large amounts of Ice. |
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| 1/25/2026 | IA-TY-2 | IA | Taylor |
Mildly Dry
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| Except for cold temperatures not much change from last week. Most creeks are down to a trickle flow; many ponds are below normal. |
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| 1/25/2026 | IA-WB-17 | IA | Webster |
Mildly Dry
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| No significant precipitation this past week couple of times with small amount snow, no snowpack. Temperatures were the coldest of the season with teens below zero with wind chills in the -40 to -30 this week. Otherwise not able to see any change in conditions.
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| 1/25/2026 | KS-DG-84 | KS | Douglas |
Moderately Dry
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| ground cracking; little precipitation |
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| 1/25/2026 | KY-JF-99 | KY | Jefferson |
Mildly Dry
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| Reporting condition for Week: Sunday - Saturday: 1/17 - 1/24
Precipitation for last 14 days: 0.34” with five days with Trace of snow ; one day of rain 0.06”
Precipitation for this week: 0.06” rain with three days with trace of snow.
Daily Temperatures at 8:00 AM: Avg. 19.4F; Range 8F - 39F (8.6F cooler than last week). Temperatures below average.
Foundation plants: watering discontinued for year
DayLillies: watering discontinued for year,
Weeding: Discontinued.
Lawn condition: Snow covered.
Phillips screwdriver plunge test into lawn test area, 1/24 = 0.0” as frozen.
General comments: Major snow storm starting this afternoon and continuing.
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| 1/25/2026 | ME-WL-8 | ME | Waldo |
Moderately Dry
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| very little snow and very low water content in what we do have. Looks like an easy mud season unless we have a lot of wet snow or rain. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MA-BA-57 | MA | Barnstable |
Near Normal
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| 1.10” in the preceding week; most of it in a wet snow event. MTD we’re now at 2.34”, which is 55% of PRISM average. Given how juicy the incoming storm is we should be fairly close to hitting average for January. Between the wet snow/rain, warm temps following, associated runoff and natural recharge, pond level has rebounded quickly from the bog flooding; it’s now close to midsummer control depth (with a bit left to reach full). Surface soils remain moist (when not frozen). Wildlife activity remains normal. Enjoy the snow, everyone! |
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| 1/25/2026 | MA-PL-48 | MA | Plymouth |
Near Normal
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| .88" of precipitation for the week all in the form of snow. The ground has been covered with snow with extreme cold this weekend. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MA-WR-41 | MA | Worcester |
Near Normal
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| 0.40 precipitation during the past week. 1.59 so far this month, 6.5 inches of snow on the ground this morning, the silent proverbial dead of winter is upon us. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MA-WR-112 | MA | Worcester |
Near Normal
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| Snow amounts this week were average for modern winters, a couple inches of snow spread out over several days totalling about a half inch (0.53" plus a trace over four days). Temps were colder than what recent winters have been. Like a good part of the US and Canada, temps have been in the teens and single digits. Wind chill and dew point values have been in negative numbers. Water bodies, even deeper ones like Wachusett Reservoir, are frozen over and that hasn't happened in many years.
A significant weather system has developed over much of the country and it's our turn today. Depending on different parts of the state, snowfall predictions range between one and two feet of snow. It has been several years since we have had snow measured in feet rather than inches. That is good news for the local ski operation.
Most of the wildlife this week have been the birds in addition to the squirrels and rabbits. In addition to our usual birds, sparrows, Juncoes, and crows, blue jays, woodpeckers, nuthatches and cardinals have been gathering up at the feeder. The woodpeckers commonly seen are downy woodpeckers, but this morning there was a larger one, possibly a red-bellied woodpecker (according to the Peterson Field Guide). Also, a robin was spotted nearby. It's not usual to see robins here in the dead of winter. There may have been a red-tailed hawk yesterday too. The crows were enthusiastically alerting to something yesterday, and took off chasing whatever it was. Based on previous behavior, that was their usual reaction to hawks in the neighborhood. An animal left footprints in the snow this week, possibly a coyote. They have been seen in the area in recent years.
It's winter, conditions are more like winters past. Perhaps these colder temps will help kill off some of the more troublesome insects that have been migrating north with the warming climate conditions. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MI-BN-28 | MI | Berrien |
Near Normal
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| This past week can best be described as wintery; measurable snow occurred within every 24 hour period, temperatures began the week well below freezing and, other than a fleeting thaw mid-week, turned even colder. High winds were frequent which certainly reduced the accuracy of snow data. Anyone with a snowblade mounted on their pickup could be kept busy all week. Many area schools were cancelled Tuesday and Friday and probably would have been on Monday had it not been a holiday. Wintery weather reduced traffic but still caused numerous problems ranging from single vehicle slide-offs to a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-196 in the Hudsonville Area. Slick roads were one problem but zero visibility at times from heavy blowing snow was often the greater hazard. On Monday, Lake Michigan was freezing near the shoreline. By Friday, the Lake was frozen for as far out as visible. The St. Joe River in Berrien County froze solid this week. Curiously, Hickory Creek continues to flow. The full range of outdoor recreation activities are available for anyone willing to tolerate high winds and biting temperatures. Utility bills are straining due to single-digit temperatures. Again, data are suspect due to very high winds accompanying snow events but are as follows: gauge catch 0.56 inches; snowboard 10.9 inches; SWE 0.85 inches; snowpack average 6.5 inches but undisturbed ground remains 100% snow covered (was 5 inches on Monday morning). Overall, conditions are about normal but the potential for wetter conditions is present in the snowpack, should a thaw arrive. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MN-HN-128 | MN | Hennepin |
Moderately Dry
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| From Balmy the previous week to Bitter Cold with several passes of Light Snow and Gusting Winds. At some times we couldn’t tell if it was Snowing or just blowing. The Temps were hovering in the mid 20’s to start the week, then took a dive down to -21°, the lowest Temperature in the Twin Cities in the last 7 years. Windchills neared -40°. Areas North felt much colder conditions. Various thickness of ice remains on streets and sidewalks which has made it difficult to clear and Snow.
Forecast: Two more days of the sub-zero Temps, then slowly climbing into the mid-Teens. Partly Cloudy skies. Light Winds calming to a Breeze. No Precipitation.
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| 1/25/2026 | MN-HB-40 | MN | Hubbard |
Moderately Dry
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| After a dry fall, precip for the winter season is below normal, with snow falling in tiny increments lately. D1 drought continues, especially long-term.Snow depth of 10" is good enough for winter recreation. Snows have been followed by expected cold snaps, with highs below 0 this weekend. That limits skiing. Low for the winter so far is -31.4 here, consistent with Zone 3b. When we moved here in 1980, -40 was not too unusual and we were in Zone 3a, with a pocket of 2 just to our northeast. We will need heavy snows to replenish groundwater, wetlands, lakes, shallow wells. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MN-OL-18 | MN | Olmsted |
Near Normal
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| 2.3" of snowfall with 0.11" of meltwater precipitation was recorded this past week. Today's report= -9°,75% humidity, mostly clear with 2-5 mph ENE winds and an air quality index of 46 at the 5:30 a.m. observation time. Currently 60+ hours of continuous subzero temperatures. USA drought monitor maps= https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ NWS "Weather Story"= https://tinyurl.com/5asan4m3 SE MN Road Conditions= https://tinyurl.com/3fhk5ex9 Wind Chill Map= https://tinyurl.com/bdhdhuz5 Minnesota Weathertalk= https://tinyurl.com/56285bvp Douglas Weatherblog= https://tinyurl.com/3jb8ma3c YTD rain/meltwater precipitation in this area= 0.81" or 0.05" above average NWS-issued Hazardous Weather Outlook & Cold Weather Advisory= https://tinyurl.com/4wrc3rj2 |
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| 1/25/2026 | MN-OL-131 | MN | Olmsted |
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| With a total of .14" observed precipitation in the past week, conditions at this station are near normal. Very cold temperatures have taken center stage, with wind being the second most significant part of our weather. Outdoor chores require warm-up breaks after just a few minutes and wildlife appearances are infrequent. The heater water dish remains the only way to offer water to outdoor animal visitors. Ice also keeps most of us vigilant. Still, in this desolate weather, we keep hope alive and are beginning to receive shipments of garden supplies. Plans for spring keep us going strong, especially knowing this snow and ice will melt into the water we need. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MN-SH-39 | MN | Sherburne |
Near Normal
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| Cloudy and-14 Hi 3 Wind NE 3 mph. Severe Weather Advisory from 6:00 P M the 25th till noon the 26. Wind gusts up to 35 mph at times. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MS-CH-3 | MS | Coahoma |
Mildly Dry
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| Weekly precipitation was 3.00 inches. Weekly lows: 21,23,22,34,41,26,18. Highs: 38,47,47,47,53,46,26. Last Sunday and this past Monday and Tuesday were Sunny. Wednesday brought rain nearly all day (0.67). Thursday: Sunny. Friday: Cloudy with freezing rain/sleet beginning after dark. Yesterday (Saturday January 24, 2026) was overcast with periods of heavy sleet with a lull in the precip after about 2 pm until some point overnight when it began to sleet heavily again with some lightning at times in the early morning hours of this Sunday (January 25th). As of the 7am observation this morning we have around 4 inches of sleet on the ground. That's 2.33 inches of LWE laying on top of the ground right now. Sleet piles coming off the roof of the house are approaching 2 feet high in areas. We will be nice and sloppy when all that melts. In conclusion: below average temperatures this past week have mixed with above average wintry precipitation. I have selected the "mildly dry" category this week. An improvement from moderately dry over the past few weeks. |
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| 1/25/2026 | MT-RV-18 | MT | Ravalli |
Moderately Dry
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| It's been 18 days since any precip fell, quite a change from the very wet December. Slipping back into drought, although streams are still a little above normal. Snowpack at mid-elevations is nearly non-existent; highest elevation Snotels are 90-100%. Skiing is poor because of difficult access and old wind-and sun hammered snow once you get up to the snow. No significant precip is in the long range forecast. It's a very depressing "winter", although we've had cold weather the past week and lakes are finally frozen over with some smooth ice for skating because of the lack of snow. |
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| 1/25/2026 | NY-MD-16 | NY | Madison |
Near Normal
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| 6°; really cold; stain' inside. |
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| 1/25/2026 | NY-SL-21 | NY | St. Lawrence |
Near Normal
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| Going with Near Normal again, however, just like last week, this is a debate with this condition and Mildy Dry. Precipitation totaled under 1" by a long shot and the air humidity is low. The only factor ironically keeping any moisture around is the very cold temperatures. By that, I mean that if you are managing to keep water nearby (in the basement or in the form of snow), it's fairly locked up in both cases due to cold, heavy settled air.
I might be fooling myself, but some birds are singing hopeful songs. Bunny rabbit has been around. Human activity somewhat dampened due to the cold (activities cancelled).
Allergies (stuffiness) have been low-to-moderate, low humidity-driven.
Otherwise, just hoping we've been through the worst now and are on the upswing. |
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| 1/25/2026 | NY-WN-18 | NY | Wayne |
Near Normal
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| With approximately 0.50" or more of water equivalent on the ground, the conditions can be considered near normal. The center of the yard is presently frozen, but this is considered normal for this time of year. The sump pump is presently activating every couple of hours or so, but the long duration is mainly due to the fact that the ground is frozen, and the water is slow to get to the sump crock. |
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| 1/25/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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| Partly sunny and cold with light winds, then mostly cloudy and cold overnight with light winds and snow. The high temperature was around twelve degrees, and the low around four degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every day. The local intermittent stream and nearby trout stream are flowing at Winter levels. Some stream crossings are difficult due to ice. |
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| 1/25/2026 | NC-BC-150 | NC | Buncombe |
Mildly Dry
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| 0.13 inch in rain gauge this morning comes from rain/sleet/snow occurring today. Currently sleeting and expected to continue throughout the day. Plants, etc. covered in 3 mm of ice. |
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| 1/25/2026 | NC-DH-6 | NC | Durham |
Moderately Dry
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| .64” this week it’s been very helpful. However, we are still behind as noted in last week’s report. Streams are very low and the ground is still pretty dry. Although right now the extreme cold, below 32° Fahrenheit, not much worry about any plant roof happening! |
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| 1/25/2026 | OH-DL-36 | OH | Delaware |
Near Normal
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| Snow - everywhere- some drifting |
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| 1/25/2026 | OH-PB-1 | OH | Preble |
Near Normal
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| Streams are near normal for this time of year. Precipitation is a little below normal for the month.
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| 1/25/2026 | OK-DL-9 | OK | Delaware |
Mildly Dry
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| We have finally gotten some moisture! I have 6.5" on the ground which has melted down to .61" for the two days. It's still snowing though it's due to move out by noon today, so there will be a little more to add tomorrow.
It will be interesting to see how this changes the soil moisture level. I fear it won't make much difference, but any little bit is better than nothing.
I had at least 20 cardinals and loads of smaller birds in my yard as it snowed yesterday. I have two bird feeders and have suddenly become the hot spot for the birds in the neighborhood. I will likely have to refill the feeders today. The cardinals have been fun and beautiful to watch against the white snow. |
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| 1/25/2026 | SC-AK-106 | SC | Aiken |
Moderately Dry
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| NWS KCAE COOP STATION GNTS1 ***LOCAL CONDITIONS REMAIN MODERATELY DRY*** |
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| 1/25/2026 | SC-YR-103 | SC | York |
Moderately Dry
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| In the past week only 0.23” of precipitation has fallen, keeping York County, South Carolina in a “Moderately Dry” condition. The U.S. Drought Monitor map also affirms this with its D2-Severe Drought Intensity rating. Locally, the ground is firm and any viable plants show little stress, probably due to the fact it is winter. The current ice storm will probably provide little relief as the actual rainfall equivalent is negligible. Statistically, area lakes remain 3-5’ below normal pool. Month- and Year-to-Date rainfall is 2.19” below normal and 0.40” below last year. |
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| 1/25/2026 | TN-MC-16 | TN | Macon |
Near Normal
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| Received1.52 inches of rain this week with rain still falling at 8 a.m. Temperature is 32 degrees with 1/2 inch of ice on 1.5 inches of snow. Timber is definitely stressed with limbs and trees breaking. |
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| 1/25/2026 | TX-LV-21 | TX | Lavaca |
Moderately Dry
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| We're in the middle of a winter storm, with ice and quite cold temps. 25F right now. Until recently, though, the temps have been unusually warm so gardens and plants were growing nicely with regualr water. No worries about the well. |
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| 1/25/2026 | VT-FR-21 | VT | Franklin |
Near Normal
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| Not much precipitation this week |
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| 1/25/2026 | VT-WH-29 | VT | Windham |
Mildly Dry
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| This week a little snow on 4 of seven days but only totaling 0.11" moisture and 1.6" snow. For the month precip stands at 1.69" compared to the normal of 2.73". Have received 9.9" of snow this month and there is about 3.5" on the ground. That should all change starting later today. Weather has been cold this week and skiing has been good. A few birds at the feeder but not many. |
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| 1/25/2026 | VA-GC-23 | VA | Gloucester |
Mildly Dry
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| hard to say to day as the ground is now covered with some snow but it has been relatively dry before today. |
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| 1/25/2026 | WI-SR-15 | WI | Sawyer |
Near Normal
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| Trails are open, lakes and rivers low and frozen, wildlife looking for food. |
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| 1/25/2026 | WI-VL-24 | WI | Vilas |
Mildly Dry
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| very cold the only precipitation of late was lake effect light fluffy snow. Animals are still moving although late in the day. Deer seemed to be moving in daylight more and earlier in the afternoon. The extreme cold weather warnings scared off the tourist trade even snowmobilers ,the town was a ghost town. Local lake had no ice fishermen no smoke from the shacks even. Cold weather brought really dry air outside and inside. |
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| 1/25/2026 | CAN-AB-54 | CAN | Alberta |
Severely Dry
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| Very little snow and rain this past week. Has been been cold with a lot of wind out of the N. Lots of feed in the country and people are feeding what is left of the cow herds. Cow herd numbers are down. Solar production was normal for this time of year. Deer, moose, elk have moved off looking for better pastures and water. Coyotes are still around. Fire ban still on. The soil Temp. 4ins -5.9. 1ft. -3.4, 11/2FT. +.4C, 6ft +2.2. The odd dog walker and biker on the back road. Water table down 1 in. and the local springs are showing signs of low water flow, I think it is just that time of year. lots of ice in corrals and driveway. |
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