| 1/19/2026 | CO-BO-607 | CO | Boulder |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| I have measured just 0.73 inches of precipitation from mid October 2025 through January 19 2026; a total of more than 13 weeks. We are watering trees and bushes every week. Temperatures have been abnormally high, with daily high temperatures often in the mid 50°s and even mid 60°s for seven to ten days in a row. |
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| 1/19/2026 | CO-CR-18 | CO | Crowley |
Moderately Dry
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| Stronger winds bring blowing dirt. Colder, seasonal temps make it finally feel like Winter. Rock wrens passing through. Spotted a few bald eagles. |
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| 1/19/2026 | CO-DL-54 | CO | Delta |
Near Normal
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| No precip last week. Thin patches of snow remain on the ground only in shaded areas. The juniper and pinyon trees are showing a little brown as if stressed. Our cold-season grasses and some weeds are green and while not growing much, they are providing grazing the deer like. |
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| 1/19/2026 | CT-NH-43 | CT | New Haven |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| With recent frequent snowfalls, soil moisture levels remain near normal. |
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| 1/19/2026 | CT-NL-19 | CT | New London |
Mildly Dry
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Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
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| Cold, windy conditions alternated with mid-30s most of the week. Snow/rain/sleet all day Sunday and slippery roads kept most people indoors. Crows and Canada geese around; not much else. A rabbit dug into the snow to eat my frozen chard plants. |
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| 1/19/2026 | FL-DV-71 | FL | Duval |
Severely Dry
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| This is really the first in a long while we have had any semi decent rain. been so dry over months. the past several months really have been very dry. not having any major storms hit our coast really curtailed the annual rainfall as well. northeast florida needs some precip, badly. |
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| 1/19/2026 | FL-PN-99 | FL | Pinellas |
Moderately Dry
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| Another week of extremely light rainfall—I measured only 0.18” of rainfall spread over the last seven days. Lawns are turning brown and the lack of rain is surely affecting our daily lives. Tourism remains strong—especially along the Gulf Beaches—and area strawberry farmers are hoping their man-made irrigation efforts will produce a bumper crop in a few weeks. |
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| 1/19/2026 | IN-VG-24 | IN | Vigo |
Mildly Dry
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Plants & Wildlife
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| We are -0.32" of normal at 1.46" |
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| 1/19/2026 | IA-BT-11 | IA | Benton |
Near Normal
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Plants & Wildlife
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| It's typical weather here in Iowa with snow flurries over the weekend with high winds causing whiteouts. Temps are in the deep freeze this morning which the high winds aren't helping it feel any nicer. The birds like having food in their feeder and the deer aren't even out roaming the fields. |
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| 1/19/2026 | KS-HV-49 | KS | Harvey |
Moderately Dry
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| Cattle pond drying up. Haven't seen any seen a muddy boot since last seotember. Only 0.63 of rain since 11-30-25 |
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| 1/19/2026 | KY-CB-10 | KY | Campbell |
Moderately Dry
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Plants & Wildlife
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| Pond level below normal. The grass is unusually brown. A lot of the brownness is due to the cold; but a lot also is due to the abnormally dry conditions for this time of the year. Campbell County, Kenton County and Boone County had just entered D0 - ABNORMALLY DRY - beginning of a Drought. My station KY-CB-10 had only 0.85" of precipitation during the past 30 days which meets the criteria for DO - ABNORMALLY DRY - BEGINNING OF A DROUGHT which is less than 1" gauge during a 30 day period. Both the HEUY mesonet station had 0.79" and the HTTS mesonet had only 0.86" during the past 30 days. The CVG airport only had 0.96" during the past 30 days. The Cocorahs Station KY-KN-15 had only 0.52" during the past 30 days. Both the Ohio and Licking Rivers are near or slightly above pool stage which is unusual for this time of the year. Stream flow is very low for this time of the year. The pine trees are starting to show some minor stress due to the dryness. Despite the cold, the ground surface is becoming quite dry. Precipitation was on the meager side with only very light showers or snow flurries had fallen last week. The NWS weather forecast forecasts only several days of meager amounts precipitation either in the form of snow flurries or light sprinkles during the next 7 days. |
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| 1/19/2026 | ME-SM-3 | ME | Somerset |
Mildly Dry
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| Weekly measurements:
gauge catch 0.69", 3.5" snow, 4.0" snowpack
Mx 44.4°/Mn 5.7° |
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| 1/19/2026 | MN-AA-187 | MN | Anoka |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| Cycle of thawing and freezing has caused hazardous conditions for walking in neighborhood. Snowpack reduced to 2-3 inches. Total precipitation .06 this week. Currently -10 degrees. |
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| 1/19/2026 | MN-MC-7 | MN | McLeod |
Near Normal
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| It has been snowing lightly off and on all day. It has also been blowing, so sometimes it's hard to tell if it's snowing or not.
I hope that the snow will help insulate tree and bush roots from the low temperatures we are forecast to have this week, but I don't think there was really enough snow to be useful.
Animals still seem to be getting around, judging by the number of footprints I saw this morning before the snow. Both small and large animals had been busy - raccoons and rabbits are the large ones while birds and mice were the small ones.
From time to time, I can tell that some farmers have been out spreading manure on their fields, but most of them are stockpiling it for warmer weather. |
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| 1/19/2026 | MN-SH-39 | MN | Sherburne |
Near Normal
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| Sunny and-6 Hi 4 Wind NE 14 mph. Feels like -22 now. Severe Weather Advisory until noon today. |
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| 1/19/2026 | MS-HR-57 | MS | Harrison |
Near Normal
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Plants & Wildlife
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| We have 2 small rain events on non contiguous nights for a total of 0.17 inches. The soil moisture is good but it has turned much colder with freezing tempatures at night, not working much in the garden due to tempatures. Birds are eating much more food than normal. |
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| 1/19/2026 | MO-GR-126 | MO | Greene |
Severely Dry
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Agriculture
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| Very very dry. Ground cracking and wind erosion is incredible. One of the worst droughts I can remember. |
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| 1/19/2026 | MO-JF-21 | MO | Jefferson |
Severely Dry
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| Still no appreciable snow or rain. Just windy and cold |
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| 1/19/2026 | NE-DG-63 | NE | Douglas |
Near Normal
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| I received 0.02 inch of precipitation with 0.2 inch snow on January 17 and conditions remain near normal. Temperatures were generally about 10 degrees above normal this week with the exception of January 12 and 13 with highs in the mid to upper 50s (20 to 25 degrees above normal) and a high of 11 degrees yesterday (22 degrees below normal). The ground remained thawed this week until yesterday when it became frozen solid. Precipitation here for January is now 1.06 inch, which was 0.60 inch above normal (231 percent of normal). Precipitation for the water year is 0.90 inch below normal (84 percent of normal).
Plants and wildlife.
The soil is moist near the surface but the grass is turning brown due to the cold yesterday. Bird visits to the bird bath have remained steady this week, with approximately 25 species of birds (about 120 to 150 birds each day).
Water Supply
Water level in Standing Bear Lake (approximately 0.2 mile to the east of here) is about normal. Area creeks and ponds are also approximately \normal.
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| 1/19/2026 | NE-LA-19 | NE | Lancaster |
Near Normal
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| We received a few hundredths of precipitation from light snowfall. Temperatures are getting very cold with dry air surging south from the arctic. Creek flow is minimal and ponds are low. Typical midwinter weather continues aside from the inch of rain 10 days ago. Long term dryness is not apparent in conditions beyond how quickly the surface soil drys out. Lots of woodpeckers and doves. A few finches and juncos. |
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| 1/19/2026 | NJ-HD-18 | NJ | Hudson |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Water Supply & Quality
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| Precipitation for the month and year is only .83" and is 1.15" below normal (.425). Since Sep. 1st, precipitation is 12.82" and is 3.83" below normal. The state remains under a drought warning. |
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| 1/19/2026 | 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 was one day with measurable precipitation and FIVE days with trace precipitation for a total of 0.46”, the past seven days [Sunday-Sat].
River and stream volume the past week of this CMR maintained their rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday morning, 1/18/2026; one held its flow to 15% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a moderate volume with no observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west, also held its flow over its fall, covering about 60% of its respective fall and moving at a similar volume, and with no observable turbidity. The Madison Golf Course, adjacent this station remains closed for the season. The ground around this station is frozen and hydrated and is holding a snowpack. Grass and weeds remain dormant for the season.“Marcescence” continues to shroud Juvenal Oak’s with 90% of their leaves. House Finch, Dove’s, Blue Jays and Dark Eyed Junkos, Crows and Ravins were very active this week as evidenced by daily visualization, and by the feeder was 100% consumed as of the evening of 1/15 and was refilled the evening of 1/16. Neighborhood squirrels were observed including tracks of Rabbits. The neighborhood Ginkgo trees that dropped their stinky fruits in the fall, continue their foul smell but have diminished. The first Frost observation for this station, this season, was reported on October 10th. Since then; I have observed and reported a total of 26 days with frost, 2 additional the past seven days.
Over the past 17 days of the New Year 2026; this station has captured and reported 0.51 inches of precipitation. There has been 4 days of precipitation the previous 10 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 1/17/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of
0.51”, compared to a total of 3 days of precipitation and a [CY] total of
0.45” the same [year to date] in CY2025. So far, compared to last year, this station has received 0.06” less precipitation than a year ago. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are;
YTD2024- 4.68”
YTD2023- 1.54”
YTD2022- 3.11”
YTD2021- 2.60”
YTD2020- 0.67”
YTD2019- 1.10”
YTD2018- 2.47”
YTD2017- 2.37”
YTD2016- 2.22”
YTD2015- 1.87” (First full Year.)
The running TWELVE year average reported precipitation for THIS station is: 1.96 inches, this year, for this station, holding the same station at a deficit of 1.45” less then the 12 (CY) year average and continuing this year to date the driest start to a year, monitoring this station. 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 “normal” side of the Condition Scale Bar.
Q’s: emails me at: JasonJLeffler@aol.com. |
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| 1/19/2026 | NM-BR-233 | NM | Bernalillo |
Mildly Dry
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| Estimate 60% snow cover with average depth 1.5"-2.0". Little to no visually apparent damage to tree branches from prior week double-whammy . snow storms. Melted patches of ground still muddy during afternoons and icy in AM.
Regular deer/coyote sightings.
Low wildfire start risk. |
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| 1/19/2026 | NM-TR-21 | NM | Torrance |
Near Normal
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Plants & Wildlife
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| Pretty normal for early January. |
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| 1/19/2026 | NY-CB-16 | NY | Columbia |
Near Normal
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Agriculture
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| 7" snow so far this month, 1.5" water, ground is still covered with 4.5" snow. The frost in the ground from Dec. is mostly gone, still digging carrots under the snow, Avg temp over the past 18 days was 36 degrees, fire pond is full - Its winter! |
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| 1/19/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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Agriculture
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| Mostly sunny and cold with light winds, then increasing clouds and cold overnight with light winds and a trace of snow. The high temperature was around twenty degrees, and the low around ten degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every 2 to 3 days. The local intermittent stream and nearby trout stream are flowing at Winter levels. Some manure is being spread. |
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| 1/19/2026 | NC-BC-105 | NC | Buncombe |
Moderately Dry
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| even with a bit of precipitation, creeks and streams have not risen, above normal temps and wind keep it dry and dusty. Electric candles only please! Farmers looking ot spring hoping irrigation will hold out. |
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| 1/19/2026 | NC-CW-59 | NC | Chowan |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| After 0.82" of rain this week, .74 of which fell yesterday, conditions are back to mildly dry. There is standing water in the yard this morning in the typical places after a rain of that magnitude. With the cold temperatures, evaporation will be very slow.
Note: Due to observer's current physical limitations, observations will be limited to the area around the house for the time being. |
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| 1/19/2026 | OH-FR-111 | OH | Franklin |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| 1/11/2025 - 1/17/2025
Precipitation: .29” of measurable precipitation for the week. Several days of trace precipitation.
Temps: Temps ranged between lows of 12° and 32°, highs between 24° and 51°.
Plant/lawn conditions: Typical winter conditions.
Summary: Definitely a cooldown this week, with some type of either rain or snow nearly every day. |
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| 1/19/2026 | OK-KY-30 | OK | Kay |
Moderately Dry
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| Very dry air in placed has sucked away any soil moisture. Vegitation is very dry causing an elevated fire danger. Farm ponds are low, lake Ponca is about 6inches down while Kaw is near normal. |
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| 1/19/2026 | OK-MY-10 | OK | Mayes |
Moderately Dry
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| With only 0.01" of rain last week, there's been no improvement. It is still very dry. |
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| 1/19/2026 | OR-YM-32 | OR | Yamhill |
Mildly Dry
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| Temps are in the 50's, Blue sky, no wind. Light frost this morning in patches in the soil. Soil is Moist buy not sticky, not dry, but really moist was able to Till the Garden down 4". Tilling, did make loose clumps. Least was able to get Plant Material, Coffee grounds all mixed into the soil. Before Next Rains arrive. Lots of ground birds, gathering bugs and worms. Grass still green, Moss has started to take over now. No migratory birds seen. |
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| 1/19/2026 | PA-WT-18 | PA | Westmoreland |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| bitterly cold but that's ok, things are normal meteorologically... |
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| 1/19/2026 | SC-HR-172 | SC | Horry |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| Finally got some rain yesterday- light rain pretty much all day. By this morning, water in the ditches went down and puddles all gone. Some black ice on raised surfaces. Garden still has some bok choy, onions and cilantro, but soil is dry not too far down. |
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| 1/19/2026 | TN-MY-37 | TN | Maury |
Near Normal
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| A couple of period of light rain during the week, which along with the initial mildly wet conditions, kept conditions near normal. Creeks and rivers are normal for this time of year. Cold weather is limiting the amount of green grass for livestock and wildlife. |
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| 1/19/2026 | TX-CMR-85 | TX | Cameron |
Moderately Dry
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| water 3 x weekly |
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| 1/19/2026 | TX-TN-124 | TX | Tarrant |
Moderately Dry
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| Good day. Still no rain around my NW corner of Tarrant Co. for this month. About 7 weeks since our last good rain in late November. My soil is dry with mostly small cracks. Most plants are dormant so not much damage yet. Birds and wildlife are okay with food and water. Area lakes continue to fall slowly. |
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| 1/19/2026 | TX-WA-24 | TX | Washington |
Severely Dry
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| Red Flag warning
Dead grass
Brazos river is way down. almost able to walk across |
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| 1/19/2026 | WI-LN-2 | WI | Lincoln |
Near Normal
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| Mostly normal week for January, relatively cold, snow, wind, and ice. A little more snow for insulation of crop roots. Frost in the ground close to the same all week, not too deep to hurt pipes and deep enough to kill some pests. Rivers had open water in fast channels but ice on the banks. Not enough snow stayed for outdoor activities, some ice fishing was possible in slow moving water areas. Varmints tracks could be seen more often than the animals. Very few stray shed antlers were found. Wildfire danger was low with the snow. |
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| 1/19/2026 | WY-JN-33 | WY | Johnson |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| This week was marked primarily by severe winds. We had to take back roads and check for road closures |
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| 1/19/2026 | WY-LM-198 | WY | Laramie |
Severely Dry
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| With low humidity and no moisture, my grassland and pasture are extremely dry. Fire conditions here are high to critical. As soon as possible, I will be irrigating my tree |
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| 1/19/2026 | WY-PK-48 | WY | Park |
Moderately Dry
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Agriculture
Energy
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| winter and even fall temperatures have been mild. the number of nights that never got below freezing is astounding. when we have gotten precip, it has been very small. But, up in the mountains around us, the snow depths are normal, which means the farmers here will have water for their crops. So, it means safer wimter travel in the area, less energy to keep our homes warm, etc. etc. |
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