| 4/6/2026 | CO-CR-18 | CO | Crowley |
Severely Dry
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| Friday's freeze turned the elm buds yellow. Very slow growth on anything. Pastures look bleak. No moisture since Feb. 14th. Very few birds in the yard unless I keep the birdbath filled and happen to have dog food out. Wild turkey in one pasture-about 6ct. Areas that were previously burned in past few months are very slow to recover and show obvious signs of having blown severely. Concern already for growing and purchasing feed for next Winter. Spring fed creeks are very very low. |
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| 4/6/2026 | CO-DL-54 | CO | Delta |
Near Normal
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| .93" of rain (no snow here) last week. More above normal temps although not so egregiously above normals as in March. The rain was welcomed by the vegetation. The deer are definitely enjoying the green grasses and weeds. Our peach and apple trees were in bloom the nights the temps dropped into the mid 20s. The strong winds and the agricultural burning have increased the haze in the area. We've seen lizards, spiders and flying insects active outside. |
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| 4/6/2026 | CO-LR-36 | CO | Larimer |
Severely Dry
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| No change. Grass is crunchy and not greening. |
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| 4/6/2026 | CT-NH-43 | CT | New Haven |
Mildly Wet
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| Due to frequent but light rain, soil moisture levels remain mildly wet. Nearby rivers and reservoirs remain at high levels. |
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| 4/6/2026 | CT-NL-19 | CT | New London |
Mildly Dry
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| Drizzle or light rain every day this last week helped plants, but kept tourism and outdoor work this past week. Daffodils are appearing, and song birds are everywhere. Sunny days - or hours - are a blessing, especially when they are warm and windless. |
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| 4/6/2026 | FL-BK-7 | FL | Baker |
Severely Dry
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| It's so dry, spring wildflowers are barely blooming. Grass super slow emerging from winter. Our county is in a burn ban |
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| 4/6/2026 | IA-BT-11 | IA | Benton |
Near Normal
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| This past week we saw storms with rain several days bring the river and pond levels more to average and some I understand above norm. The night crawlers are out which means the frost is out of the ground which helps the rains to soak into the soil. The wet lands in fields are again filled with water inviting water fowl to visit. |
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| 4/6/2026 | IA-BT-24 | IA | Benton |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
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| Temp: 36°F
Humidity: 83%
Wet Bulb: 34°F
Dew Point: 31°F
Barometer: 30.3 in Hg
With Wind chill: 31°F
Average Wind Speed: 3-11 mph for the past 24 hours
High Gust: 7-31 mph for the past 24 hours
AQI: 25 without wood smoke adjustment
12 with wood smoke adjustment
This past week we have received 2.48 in of Rain, there is standing water in several of the ditches in the area. including some of the fields. The Cedar River at the Mt. Auburn Boat Ramp has gone up due to the rain along with some of the creeks in the area. |
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| 4/6/2026 | ME-SM-3 | ME | Somerset |
Near Normal
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| Weekly SWE 0.96" all rain, 0.0" snow/snowpack, Mx 51.3°/Mn 30.0°. mud season continues, frost nearly out - new rain to recharge water table. no maple bloom yet. |
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| 4/6/2026 | MI-CT-18 | MI | Clinton |
Moderately Wet
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General Awareness
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| Due a lot of recent rains, a lot of water remains on ground, especially in farm fields. Lake water is about 7-8" higher than normal and spillway hasn't been able to keep up with it as of yesterday morning. those who had their docks/boatlifts put in are just barely above water level. One lake resident claimed he couldn't flush his toilets. Grass is greening up significantly. Buds started forming about 2 weeks ago with just a few bushes forming small leaves. |
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| 4/6/2026 | MI-RS-11 | MI | Roscommon |
Near Normal
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| We had over an inch of rain last week, as expected for April, which was quickly absorbed by our sandy soil. |
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| 4/6/2026 | MI-WY-33 | MI | Wayne |
Moderately Dry
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| a lot less snow than normal, and overall since October, a lot less than normal precipitation |
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| 4/6/2026 | MS-CH-3 | MS | Coahoma |
Moderately Dry
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| Weekly precip was 0.40 inches. Highs:80,85,87,86,84,88,78. Lows:39,65,66,67,69,70,59. Dry conditions with lots of planting completed this past week. We were anticipating some decent rainfall on Saturday and even the days leading up to Saturday, but it did not rain at all until Saturday and then a much lesser amount compared to what we were hoping for. Not sure if the 4 tenths of rain that fell were enough to germinate our beans or not. It could be just enough to cause them to swell but not germinate which would be bad (no rain forecast in the near future again). That moisture was all but gone already by this Easter Sunday afternoon. This is by far the driest I have ever seen it this time of year (very warm, windy and sunny conditions are helping to keep it that way). We did get our corn up to a perfect stand without a rain (planted 2 inches deep or better). Trees have greened up quickly over the past week with plenty of pollen to go around. Also noticed while planting this past week that we have cracks in the ground where there are weeds in the fields. With the growing season now underway, the lack of rain could quickly become a major problem. |
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| 4/6/2026 | MS-HR-57 | MS | Harrison |
Moderately Dry
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| Both Tuesday and Wednesday I was caught in downpours a few miles from my house but no major fell at my propriety. We received .15 before 6 am Sunday and them am additional .23 of drizzle during the day. This was a nice slow rain so most should have soaked into the ground which will help the plants far more than a Quick downpour. However it is not enough to reverse the dry conditions. No rain in this week's forecast.
I irrigated all of my plants tuesday/we'd. I will most likely due it again midweek this week. The 2 rainbarrels are 2/3rd full.
Spring pond is still dry though the ground is now soggy. |
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| 4/6/2026 | MO-JF-21 | MO | Jefferson |
Mildly Dry
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| Rain this past week has helped but windy conditions are accelerating drying |
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| 4/6/2026 | MT-GN-11 | MT | Gallatin |
Mildly Dry
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| Rivers near record highs: there goes the summer storage! Trails and gardens alternating between sloppy and mud-cracked. Almost ready for first lawn mow - weeks early. |
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| 4/6/2026 | MT-RV-18 | MT | Ravalli |
Near Normal
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| with .74" rain this past week, we are back to near normal conditions. Plants and snowmelt are a month or more ahead of normal, with high temps mostly in the 60s. |
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| 4/6/2026 | NE-DG-63 | NE | Douglas |
Mildly Dry
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| The week started with much above average high temperatures with a high temperature this week of 87 degrees on March 30. The high fire danger warning and red flag warning continued as the ground and vegetation continue to dry out. A strong cold front pushed temperatures to below normal late April 1 with the first meaningful rainfall since January 8. I received 1.95 inches of rain from late April 1 to early April 3. The soil is wet at the surface and 3 inches down. The grass has greened up and trees and shrubs are also greening up. Conditions are mildly dry. March precipitation totaled only 0.55 inch (1.31 inch below normal, or 30 percent of normal). April rainfall is 1.96 inches, 1.43 inches above normal (368 percent of normal). Precipitation here for the year is now 4.36 inch, which is 0.19 inch above normal (104 percent of normal). Precipitation for the water year is 1.31 inch below normal (86 percent of normal). Plants and wildlife. Bird visits to the heated bird bath remained steady early this week due to the limited sources of water, but visits have declined substantially with the recent rainfall. Approximately 15 species of birds (about 100 birds visit each day). Water Supply Water level in Standing Bear Lake (approximately 0.2 mile to the east of here) has improved to near normal. Area creeks and ponds are also near normal. We are no longer in high fire danger.
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| 4/6/2026 | NE-LA-19 | NE | Lancaster |
Mildly Dry
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| Received about an inch of precipitation in the last week. Rain was slow and steady and soil moisture near the surface is good. Soil still dry deep, ponds are still low and surace soil has dried rapidly, so over dryness is still there. Plants are slowly greening and grass is just starting to respond to moisture but still not very active. I saw a few fields planted but most have not been worked. Consistent rains will be needed to improve to normal conditions. |
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| 4/6/2026 | NJ-MS-59 | NJ | Morris |
Near Normal
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| Thus far for my “Watershed,” that resides in the “Upper Passaic River” Watershed, that covers from 1.5 miles to the NW to about 1.5 miles to the SE and is about 1 mile in width and in the general shape of a diamond;
There were three days with measurable precipitation and zero days with trace precipitation for a total of 0.29”, the past seven days [Sunday-Saturday].
River and stream volume the past week of this CMR slowed their rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday afternoon, 4/5/2026; one continued its flow at 100% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a SLOW volume with NO observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west, also maintained its flow over its fall, covering about 40% of its respective fall and moving at a similar volume, and with no observable turbidity. The Madison Golf Course, adjacent this station is open for the season and had observable play. The ground around this station is hydrated. Grass and weeds continue to emerge out of dormancy including, Tulips, Daffodils, (that bloomed on 4/3) and Forsythia that bloomed on 3/24 and are holding their yellow flowers w/ no leaves, in the neighborhood. Also; Tulip Trees, Red Buds and Cherrys have all bloomed. Active Birds around this station included; House Finch, Cardinals, a murder of Crows, Mourning Doves and a loud Blue Jay. The feeder was refilled the morning of 3/29 and as of this report, was 80% consumed. Neighborhood squirrels and a chipmunk were observed adjacent this station. The first Frost observation for this station, this season, was reported on October 10th. Since then; this observer has observed and reported a total of 47 days with frost, 1 additional the past seven days. Spring Peepers, first observed the evening of 3/9, continue to be heard around local ponds and Spring Pools every day and evenings, but fell silent 4/4. Also; a Bumble Bee was spotted working some flowers.
Over the past 31 days; this station has captured and reported 4.39 inches of precipitation. There has been 35 days of precipitation the previous 94 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 4/4/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of
10.19”, compared to a total of 30 days of precipitation and a [CY] total of
9.40” the same [year to date] in CY2025. So far, compared to last year, this station has received 0.79” more precipitation than a year ago. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are;
YTD2024- 20.30”
YTD2023- 10.85”
YTD2022- 10.06”
YTD2021- 11.93”
YTD2020- 8.89”
YTD2019- 12.52”
YTD2018- 16.02”
YTD2017- 12.80”
YTD2016- 13.63”
YTD2015- 10.06” (First full Year.)
The TWELVE year running average reported precipitation for this station is: 12.22 inches, holding this station at a deficit of 2.03” less then the 12 (CY) year average and the FIFTH driest year. Considering the twelve year annual comparable total for this station and considering the previous years total precipation, is why I believe that it is appropriate to maintain this week’s report on the “Near Normal” side of the Condition Scale Bar.
Q’s: emails me at: JasonJLeffler@aol.com.
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| 4/6/2026 | NM-HR-8 | NM | Harding |
Severely Dry
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| It seems like the ole Redbud Tree is defying the windy drought! How can an old tree be in its fullness of blossoms? There's evidence bees & other pollinators are in the area and are attracted to the tree. After observing a trace of moisture in the CoCoRaHS gauge on Wednesday, bees had been trapped so it had to be cleaned out. |
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| 4/6/2026 | NY-BM-14 | NY | Broome |
Mildly Wet
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| After below normal precipitation into February, March and April have had well above normal precipitation. Rivers are running high and the local flood control reservoir is holding back water. The yard is wet with muddy spots which isn't unusual for early April. The local dairy farmers have had a few brief periods to spread manure on their fields. |
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| 4/6/2026 | NY-SF-103 | NY | Suffolk |
Near Normal
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| Some patches of grass greening up for season, top soil layer neither moist or dry. Some early bulb flowers have bloomed in the last week. |
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| 4/6/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
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| Mostly cloudy and cold with gusty winds, then mostly cloudy and cold overnight with gusty winds and scattered sleet/snow flurries. The high temperature was around forty four degrees, and the low around twenty eight degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every other day. More small flocks of Canadian Geese are present. Garlic Mustard, Dead Nettle, Wild leeks, Serviceberry buds and Trout Lily leaves are appearing. Spring Peepers (Hyla crucifer) are singing. More flocks of small song birds are appearing. The local intermittent stream and nearby trout stream are flowing at spring levels. |
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| 4/6/2026 | NC-CH-68 | NC | Chatham |
Mildly Dry
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| While signs of spring predominate in the flowers and leaves appearing every day, signs of water stress are becoming more and more into focus. Despite Sunday's rain of 0.11 inches, the pond level continues it's decline. While there are traces of water in the stream, there is not any water flowing downstream. The pond has a little more to go to becoming dry but it is on the way. We have seen fresh raccoon prints in the stream bed. Deciduous trees are continuing to leaf out. The dry condition of the woods has led to several days of no burning and warnings of fire dangers. |
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| 4/6/2026 | NC-MS-19 | NC | Madison |
Mildly Dry
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| There is still an open burn ban in effect. We had 0.79 inches of rain this past week. Water supply is still good and the rainfall did help our newly planted Christmas Trees. |
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| 4/6/2026 | NC-PN-17 | NC | Person |
Moderately Dry
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| Since mid August last year when the current drought began, we have had a little over 13" of rain which puts us 20" below normal. I fear that if something doesn't change in the weather patterns that we will have a summer drought of historic proportions. For now, the soil moisture is not too bad but getting drier each day. Over the weekend I was talking to the fellow who rents my pastures and he mentioned that he was planning to buy more livestock. I suggested that he be very cautious about that lest we not enough grass to feed the current herd, much less buying more. |
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| 4/6/2026 | OH-HM-24 | OH | Hamilton |
Mildly Wet
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| 1.47 inches of liquid and melted precipitation in the first 5 days of April is above normal and 8.36 inches since March 1 is much above normal. Soils are quite moist with standing water in some swales, as well as minor runoff on hillsides. Lawns are lush and growing rapidly. |
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| 4/6/2026 | OR-YM-32 | OR | Yamhill |
Near Normal
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| soil is drying out exposed to sunshine, shaded areas still moist looking. No rain in the last few days, Still nice and green. Cherry blossoms are in full swing, with Todays 74 Degree weather. Have noticed many Honey bee's and bumble bees working the flowers. Few Geese flying north. Lots of ground flowers, With Bee's flying around. Not As many as historical times. No active bee keepers in area or hives.
Grass is bright green, growing fast. Few deer running around No fawns seen yet. |
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| 4/6/2026 | SC-HR-172 | SC | Horry |
Moderately Dry
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| Drought map is showing us at or near severe level. The rain we got last evening was not enough to leave water in the ditches, but it did wash some pollen away and perked up the plants. Otherwise, garden soil that I have not watered is dust just beneath the surface. |
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| 4/6/2026 | SC-RC-88 | SC | Richland |
Moderately Dry
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| .04” and a trace for the week. Cool mild mornings gave way to warm summer like afternoon temperatures. Both cloudy and clear sunny days. A good mix of conditions for the week. Nice walks along the trail, pond looks good, some tree clearing along the edges has brought some ducks to the pond recently. The pond is now fairly open and not so shaded as before. Lots of bird and critters about. Deer moving through the brush too. Many trees leafing out now. Garden is off to a good start. My basil didn’t like the 40’s recently and I will have to watch this week as we have a cold front bringing more 40’s overnight with it midweek. Gotta protect my heirloom tomatoes. Well all for now, get outside when you can and mind the weather. |
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| 4/6/2026 | VT-RT-7 | VT | Rutland |
Near Normal
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| near normal precip levels |
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| 4/6/2026 | WI-DA-185 | WI | Dane |
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| had a lot of rain last week. |
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| 4/6/2026 | WI-KN-21 | WI | Kenosha |
Near Normal
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| We have had 3.30 inches of precipitation since April 1. When I step onto the grass, there is a little give. It is neither rock solid nor squishy.
The Juncos have gone, and the robins have arrived. No hummingbirds yet! There aren’t as many birds at my feeders. I’m guessing they are feeding on seeds and insects.
The area is popping with daffodils, Scilla, tulips, and crocus. The grass is greening, and the trees are budding.
The Des Plaines River is full. My guess is that the water runoff finds its way into its banks, and it will overflow them.
The wind is 40º MPH and sunny. Wind is making it feel colder, more like 32ºF. The speed of the wind is 13-19 miles per hour. |
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| 4/6/2026 | WI-LN-2 | WI | Lincoln |
Near Normal
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| Spring continued this last week. The first few days were warm with melting snow. Then there were two ice storms with a day with some sunshine between. The week ended cold and dreary. Spring was here, all four seasons, all kinds of clothing, very changeable weather, all stuffed into one week. Most of the snow and ice that fell during the week was gone by the end of the week. Some ice was on one end of the pond but the other end which is more open with more sunshine and fewer trees was open water. Geese and ducks were out swimming on favorable days. Ice was thin where it remained. All varmints of all kinds were hunkered down on the wet and icy days. Some deer were seen after dark grazing on the favorable days. Robins and other tweets were seen at times in my yard during the week. Some of the birds were fighting, likely over territory and mates. Killdeer were heard and seen on the favorable days. At the end of the week a kestrel was seen, at least on was back in the area. The creek ran during the week, some days with ice pellets in it and some nights with a bit of ice on the bank edges where there was slow moving water. Water moved through the system and was still high in the large creeks and small rivers at the end of the week. A little flooding and ponding occurred which often happens this time of year. Frost was out of the ground most of the week, a little was in the top of the ground on the coldest days. Some of the soft maple tree buds swelled and made a few spots along the wooded areas look red. Some gravel sideroads were very soft and a few had puss pockets on the warm days. Wildfire early int he week was elevated but the danger was low with the rain and ice at the end of the week. Maple sap flowed through the week and was cooked into syrup. Daffodil spikes changed little and a few crocuses bloomed. Very few single turkeys were seen and none were heard. A few farmers moved manure onto fields on the warm days. Skunks and racoons were out and about. |
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| 4/6/2026 | WY-FM-21 | WY | Fremont |
Mildly Dry
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| The recent few precipitation events despite high winds and warm temps have kept soil moisture levels at slightly lower than normal and as a result our vegetation is green and flowering is a month ahead of average. The next two months precipitation will determine drought potential thru summer. |
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| 4/6/2026 | CAN-AB-259 | CAN | Alberta |
Near Normal
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| Not quite 'out like a lamb', March has ended with several days of snow, on into April. I would guess that for Alberta the snowfall is fairly normal at this time of year. Snow shoveling isn't necessary, as the longer days with more sunshine take care of the accumulation. Drainage is quite good, so the earth is wet, but not super soggy. Wherever there is shade, the ground remains frozen and the snow remains too. |
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| 4/6/2026 | CAN-NS-159 | CAN | Nova Scotia |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
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| At this point in April we have plenty of moisture in this area.
There has been plenty of damp cool weather so far this spring.
It’s looking like a normal spring. We have plenty of moisture. |
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