| 3/22/2026 | AR-PL-1 | AR | Polk |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| Conditions are drier than usual for this time of year. We received 0.01” of rainfall this week and have had 1.38” in the last two weeks. Temperatures were colder than average earlier in the week but now are well above average with highs in the 80s. Soil moisture is lower than expected as are streams/waterbodies. Plants and crops took a major hit early this week when temperatures hit 21F for a low. This freeze devastated the fruit trees and many ornamental plants and severely set back growth of pasture crops. Fire danger is high with the warmer drier weather. |
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| 3/22/2026 | AR-SL-42 | AR | Saline |
Severely Dry
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Plants & Wildlife
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| Insufficient rainfall & extremely high temps are wreaking havoc on everything. Fewer birds are seen. Seeing different butterflies: giant swallowtails, diana frittilaries, skippers. Daffodils already bloomed & gone. Trees leafing out. Ground moisture is mostly gone. Creeks low. Some bees in my yard. Azaleas got frozen during the 3 nights of freezing temps. Prescribed burns in area. |
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| 3/22/2026 | CA-MD-45 | CA | Mendocino |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
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| Third week without rainfall and none in the forecast. We've had unusually warm temperatures for this time of year and very little of the coastal fog we are used to. A good number of the winter migrant birds have left for their summer breeding grounds now and the local birds are in full voice for the breeding season. Ocean conditions were favorable for fishing and water sports for most of the week, but we did have a Great White shark attack at our local bay, which closed the beach for 48 hours. Fortunately, the surfer was not badly hurt and was out of the water and getting first aid quickly. Shook people up a bit, though. It seemed as if the number of tourists was down a bit this week, but will probably pick up for as Easter gets closer. Gas prices may affect tourism here, as the only way to reach us here on the coast is to drive. We'll see. |
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| 3/22/2026 | CO-JF-575 | CO | Jefferson |
Mildly Dry
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Fire
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| Concerns for mountain pine beetle spread and fire risk. |
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| 3/22/2026 | CO-KC-80 | CO | Kit Carson |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
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| Farm and Ranch Family. Winter wheat stayed green through most of the winter. In the last month with little moisture and above normal temps, the color has changed from 'normal' green to light green and now some areas are brown on the neighbors around us, especially edges of fields and corners where tillage can be extra due to turning around, etc. I expect a week of above normal temps will take many acres of wheat beyond recovery for this season. Western wheatgrass in pastures is starting to green up, normally this might not begin for another month. Fire risk is high. It's looking very bleak for those who make a living on the land. |
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| 3/22/2026 | CT-NL-56 | CT | New London |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| The surface of the ground is wet when I kneel on it, but that’s normal as frozen ground thaws and receives rain. Early-season crops (garlic) are growing well enough. Seems about notmal for this time of year. |
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| 3/22/2026 | FL-LV-19 | FL | Levy |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Fire
Water Supply & Quality
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| Conditions remain moderately dry. Late frost kills the grass but Short rains green up the foliage again. We are concerned with potential fire hazard and about our aquifers. |
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| 3/22/2026 | FL-PN-79 | FL | Pinellas |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| As it's the dry season we're getting hardly any rain. However we did get a little bit which is unusual for this time of year. It really wasn't enough to do anything as far as boosting the plant growth. Grass is growing very slowly but it is graining up with Irrigation |
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| 3/22/2026 | GA-MD-5 | GA | McDuffie |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| No noted change. |
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| 3/22/2026 | ID-BK-27 | ID | Bannock |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Energy
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| General: We're dry, for sure. I've measured for CoCoRaHS for 6 years, now, and we are at >1sd below mean for liquid for March (1.45" vs 2.93"). We are currently at 13.64" gauge melt for the year, and our 6 year average is 20.96, though we still have a lot of water year to go. Weather service said that this is the warmest March on record by a long stretch.
Agriculture: Our neighbors are working the fields, now. I think I misinterpreted green in the field as winter wheat, and it's just cheat.
Energy: Strong solar energy production. We produced 59.43 kWHR yesterday, but used only 20.92 kWHR.
Fire: Risk is high.
Plants/wildlife: I saw a beaver working on his dam on Buckskin, and we're seeing more species of birds. Still not a large number. Rare mammal sightings.
Water: We are at risk, for sure. |
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| 3/22/2026 | IL-AD-16 | IL | Adams |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| This weather pattern is about the craziest of swings from lows to highs. Nature is a bit thrown off. Precipitation wise we had started off March pretty well including the start of this past week to now along with the unseasonably warm temps seeing the turf dry out very quickly. So its very obvious we need plenty more water content to replenish the subsoil moisture. Onto the temperatures. Whew. We had a plant and flower / bud killing freezing low of 8 degrees on the 17th and then now 4 days later a record high of 87 degrees. So likely and obviously the usual flowering plants and shrubs will not have much if any color this spring. At least the spring song birds have returned and its music to the ears. |
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| 3/22/2026 | IL-HY-30 | IL | Henry |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| Last week started out warm and wet with severe thunderstorms and then suddenly returned to winter with a blizzard. The 1.27" rain/snow gauge catch on Monday put a big dent in the lack of moisture for the month of March. Currently, MTD stands at 2.63" (+0.89" or 151% of NOAA Norm), YTD 3.62" (-1.32" or 73%), WYTD 9.53" (-2.45"or 80%). The ground was soft so the rain and accumulated snow that melted soaked into the soil with no runoff. The grass has greened up, and the lilac trees have begun to leaf out. The maple tree is also full of buds. The red-winged black birds have returned in mass quantities and robins bebopped back. Area rivers (Green, Rock and Mississippi) have all seen a slight rise. After a high temperature of 84° yesterday, seasonal temps return this week with a couple slight chances for rain. Even with the rain and accumulating snow this past week, will continue to keep this station's condition at Moderately Dry. |
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| 3/22/2026 | IL-JD-13 | IL | Jo Daviess |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Water Supply & Quality
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| No tile or spring water flowing. Ponds are dry with no signs of filling. Received an inch of water (snow and rain)so the topsoil is moist. The well water is still abnormal.Has been windy so it dries out quickly. |
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| 3/22/2026 | 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. Early flowers, such as tulips, are growing well. Lawns are turning green. |
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| 3/22/2026 | IL-WL-131 | IL | Will |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
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| March precip to date has exceed the monthly avg by almost 1". Ground conditions are still damp.
YTD numbers are at the top end of the Normal range.
Water YTD numbers are just below the Normal midrange @ 1.25" short.
Yard areas are wet and some fields have visible water. |
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| 3/22/2026 | IN-BR-6 | IN | Brown |
Near Normal
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Agriculture
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| Wet conditions are giving way to more workable conditions. |
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| 3/22/2026 | IN-PR-3 | IN | Parke |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| some rain over past week sunny and mild |
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| 3/22/2026 | IA-TY-2 | IA | Taylor |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| Precipitation from 1st of Oct is about 60% of normal less than half of normal from Jan 1st. Pond north of house over 2ft below outlet pipe. Creeks have trickle flow. Water level in well 10 ft. lower than previous check several years ago. |
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| 3/22/2026 | IA-WB-17 | IA | Webster |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| Over 2 inches of rain and about 2.5in of snow this past week. This past week has been warming as the week ends with temperatures in the low 90’s at week end. Cool down occurring on Sunday no ppt in sight. No further deterioration in conditions. Lawns etc are greening, spring flowers starting to emerge a week crocus at blooming Rivers, lakes etc remain low but at slightly higher levels because of recent rain. |
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| 3/22/2026 | KS-HV-65 | KS | Harvey |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
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| Soil conditions are currently mildly dry, a week and a half has passed since measurable rain. After below normal amounts for month and year. Temps have warmed up, unseasonably warm for March. There have been some fire weather warnings for the area. Trees and shrubs are starting to bud out while area lawns are getting greener. Some spring flowers, lots of birds at feeders, squirrels are out. I also saw deer were out roaming about. Daffodils were growing and starting to bloom until they got hit by a hard freeze Monday night. But now the henbit and dandelions are blooming everywhere. |
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| 3/22/2026 | KY-GY-9 | KY | Grayson |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| 0.99” rain this week. Sunday night's tornado touched down 5 miles away. 43 mile track northeast. Negligible damage here, more so as we traveled north; limbs, trees, roofs. 40 degree drop led to snow flurries the next morning, what a difference. One field already turned by a horse-drawn plow. Creeks flowing strongly, ponds looking good. Warming during the week has most plants budding. Leopard frogs joining wood frogs, chorus frogs, and all the birds in the symphony. Lots of turkeys and deer to be seen. |
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| 3/22/2026 | KY-HR-10 | KY | Harrison |
Near Normal
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Plants & Wildlife
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| above average temperatures; 0.59" rain this week; South Fork Licking River at 5.63 ft. Mowed grass for the first time. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MA-BA-57 | MA | Barnstable |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| 1.25” in the preceding week. MTD total is 3.46” against a PRISM average of 5.14”. Looking at the MRF models that catch appears attainable. Daffodils are starting to sprout; garlic is up and planted shallots yesterday; garden soil is nicely moist. All traces of snowbanks are gone. Pond elevation is at normal spring height. Wildlife activity appears normal. Still lots of tree damage in the area awaiting cleanup; the arborists are going to be busy for quite some time. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MA-BE-36 | MA | Berkshire |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
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| Nearly an inch and a half of rain for the week has put us well above normal for the month and nearly normal for the year. Warm temperatures early in the week continued to melt the remaining snowpack, though multiple patches remain in my immediate vicinity in northhern shadows and where snow had drifted. My pond is still half ice covered. The snowpack is more continuous at the mid and higher altitudes of Mt Greylock and in the sheltered areas along Bassett Brook. Cooler temperatures mid-week slowed down new spring growth. More songbirds are welcoming the break of day and this morning I heard a woodcock mating call. Multiple flocks of Canada Geese continue their northerly migration. The snow has finally melted off the gardens and the ground thawed enough for me to dig overwintered parsnips. Maple sap continues to flow well. Trails on Greylock are icy on cold mornings and mushy on warm afternoons. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MA-WR-41 | MA | Worcester |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| 1.57 precipitation this week, streams open and running, still some ice remaining on local ponds and lakes, ground firm, only a few old snowbanks remain, saw first bluebird of the season on Friday, hear a woodpecker most mornings. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MA-WR-112 | MA | Worcester |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
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| Spring is settling in. It's been a cloudy week with one significant storm early on that brought just over an inch of rain (not snow) over two days (1.01"). That storm brought howling winds and some tree damage. A neighbor lost an old apple tree. The area here in the center of town lost power from about 3:00 to 8:00AM Monday morning. The ground has thawed so rainfall is getting into the soil. The last remnants of the snowpiles have melted. It's not just the planets aligning, plants are starting to come out of dormancy.
Daffodils and wild chives have started to come up and the buds on the Andromeda are getting plump. They will probably start breaking out of their winter husks soon. It's just the first signs of spring with much more to come of course, but it's still very welcome.
The usual birds (Juncoes, sparrows, woodpeckers, nuthatches, cardinals, crows and red-tailed hawks) are being joined by others. Purple finches, blue jays, mourning doves and even a common grackle according to the Peterson Eastern Birds book have been around. Robins haven't made an appearance yet. The resident squirrels and rabbits round out the usual crittersightings.
The snow base at the nearby ski hill (Ski Ward) hasn't fully melted yet (at least as of a few days ago), extending its season a bit. Perfect weather for the kids, shedding some of the layers of winter clothing and still enjoying the brisk air. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MI-AN-25 | MI | Allegan |
Moderately Wet
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Energy
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| A stormy pattern continued this week giving us Moderately Wet conditions with 2.00" precipitation falling over 4 days as heavy rains and also within 2.0" of snow. This week daily high temperatures started above seasonal average, with highs getting into the 50-60's(F) until Tuesday/Wednesdy when highs dropped into the 20-30's(F); and then climbing back into the 60's this weekend. Once again, we had high winds earlier this week that were strong enough to cause a power outage at our house. Action picked up at the bird feeder this week, especially when we had snow on the ground; and the first red-wing blackbirds of the season have showed up and geese are flying low over my house. The wet conditions of this month have resulted in muddy local farm fields with a lot of standing water in low areas. The local Kalamazoo river and millrace have been running higher than usual the past few weeks, though they appear to be going down enough to reopen the river walk recently. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MI-BN-3 | MI | Berrien |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| For the week ending 3/22/2026, conditions were MILDLY WET. The 7-day cumulative precipitation total of 1.48 inches was 90% above the 13-year (2009-2022) average of 0.78 inches and in the “moderately wet” range; the 30-day total of 5.63 inches was 63% above the expected 13-year average of 3.42 inches and in the “moderately wet” range; and the 90-day total of 11.94 inches was 2% above the expected 13-year average of 10.25 inches and in the “near normal” range. There were 4 days of measurable precipitation, with a max of 1.24 inches on the 16th. There were 3 days of Snowfall (2.5 inches) & 2 days of Snowpack (max and average of 2.0 inches). Temps ranged from 68 F (on the 20th) to 18 F (on the 17th), with average Hi/Lo temps of 53/33 F (-3/-8 relative to last week). Precipitation Trends—March to Date: 4.89 inches (up 3.14 inches, 280% of PRISM Normal); Year to Date (2026): 9.52 inches (up 2.39 inches, 134% of PRISM Normal). Winter Conditions (November 1-to-Date)—New Snow on 52 days, with total of 96.6 inches (vs 17-year averages of 42 days and 68.0 inches); Snow Pack on 81 days, with average daily depth of 6.8 inches (vs 17-year averages of 66 days and 5.5 inches). Buds are beginning to appear on cottonwoods, elm, and lilac. Herbal vegetation is growing like crazy. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MI-BN-28 | MI | Berrien |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Business & Industry
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
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| Winter did not yield to spring without a fight but we got off light compared to folks up north. The week began with wintery weather including blowing snow, temperatures dipping into the teens, and high winds. Visibility got to near zero on I-94. The snow quickly melted leaving the landscape somewhat of a swamp but that has steadily reduced so that it is now mildly wet. Drainage ditches are still full (probably due to clogged culverts) so fields do not appear to be draining commensurate with warming weather. The gauge catch captured 1.24 inches precipitation, all in the form of snow. The snow measured 1.3 inches but that was clearly underreported as getting an average was close to impossible; either the winds swept the landscape nearly clear of snow, or the snow was piled up in deeper drifts. The weather was able to successfully coordinate with the arrival of astronomical spring. Spring peepers became audible again, turkey vultures arrived, and the daffodils began to bloom. Local nurseries are still closed but their greenhouses are active preparing for customers. Boats are starting to go out on Lake Michigan and bicyclists, walkers, and runners are active. Temperatures reached the low 70s by Saturday leaving locals to ponder if this is just another fool’s spring. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MI-IH-60 | MI | Ingham |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| Not a wet spring .The temperatures seem to be pretty close to normal. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MI-OW-47 | MI | Ottawa |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| We have had recent heavy rains over the last couple of weeks. Soil moisture is slightly wet. Local drains are at above average flow rates at the moment. Grass has not yet woken up and fields are still bare since it's not quite spring time yet. Water in the retention ponds and related outflow to the drain is crystal clear, and it's receiving good aeration as the flow is heavier than normal. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MI-WY-125 | MI | Wayne |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| Some rain this week. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MN-HN-128 | MN | Hennepin |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Business & Industry
Energy
Plants & Wildlife
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation
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| After last weekends Snowstorm that dropped 8” of heavy wet Snow, the Temperature immediately took a dive to 3° then slowly rebounded, melting the snow, including all Snow piles in 4 days to a record setting official High of 78° yesterday (thought my station registered 81°). It appears much of the water melt likely soaked into the ground as there were no real noticeable puddles near the ground areas, other than what may have already been in the streets and alleyways. I do believe I was noticing a tinge of green starting to show in the grasses and some vegetation seems to have deeper color. The upcoming week might confirm that. My nearby lake is rotting of Ice with large openings appearing in multiple areas inviting numerous ducks back.
While most of last week was dreary and mostly Cloudy, it was interesting that I happened to be looking out a window at the time of the Spring Equinox at 9:46am, because I heard the time mentioned, and within several minutes, the Sun suddenly burst through the clouds and the Temperature started to rise. It was somewhat surreal.
Forecast: A possible Light Snow Shower today. Mostly Sunny skies with seasonable Temps havering in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s, winds in the low teens.
An additional photo I’m posting this week is of an interesting cloud formation, which included what appears to be a cloud shadow streaking across the underside. It just seems different from normal dark clouds. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MN-OL-18 | MN | Olmsted |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Business & Industry
Energy
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
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Water Supply & Quality
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| 16.5" of snowfall(0.97" of snowmelt) was recorded this past week. Today's report= 43°, 81% humidity, mostly clear with 10-20 mph NNE winds and an air quality index of 42 at the 5:30 a.m. observation time. Snow remains only in a few shoveled piles. NWS "Weather Story"= https://tinyurl.com/5asan4m3 USA Drought Monitor Map= https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ YTD Precipitation in this area= 3.39" which is 0.18" above average. 2026 NWS Spring Flood Outlook= https://tinyurl.com/35yr3vm7 Record warmth is again forecast today. Minnesota Weathertalk= https://tinyurl.com/f8x94b3p Douglas Weatherblog= https://tinyurl.com/mr2h85hn NWS Winter Climate Summary= https://tinyurl.com/24xpe7nf Wildfire Map= https://tinyurl.com/4j9khhan |
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| 3/22/2026 | MN-SH-39 | MN | Sherburne |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| Cloudy and 33 Hi 42 Wind NNE 14 mph. Will be cooler today with wind gusts up to 24 mph. |
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| 3/22/2026 | MN-WG-88 | MN | Washington |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| Just a few small melting piles of snow left. Ground is squishy . No sign of f early bulb sprouting yet |
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| 3/22/2026 | MT-RV-18 | MT | Ravalli |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| When it rains, it pours, and when it's dry, it's a desert. Only .08" the past week, and things are drying out after the deluge the week before. Three days of record temps in the 70s, too, peaking at 76 degrees. Streams were going down but then snowmelt brought them back up. It's way too early for the snowmelt.Buttercups in the woods and crocus in the yard. |
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| 3/22/2026 | NJ-HN-31 | NJ | Hunterdon |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| streams and river running near normal, good soil moisture |
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| 3/22/2026 | NM-HR-8 | NM | Harding |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| As soon as it can be figured out, photos will be submitted with these notes showing the drought's impact. In the meantime, this observation about numerous birds of the same specie is being reported. Yesterday they were seen along Highway 120 & DeHaven Road, perhaps migrating. At this location each morning, spring residents (Say's Phoebes, Song Sparrows, American Robins & Bewick's Wrens) are heard singing despite the dryness. |
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| 3/22/2026 | NM-SR-46 | NM | Sierra |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| No rain this week, the drying trend continues. More of the creek bed is dry, water lower where present. Almost no spring wildflowers seen in the foothills and plains, both as to species and individual numbers. Watering fruit trees frequently. Bird numbers and species in our yard are normal for the season. |
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| 3/22/2026 | NY-DT-24 | NY | Dutchess |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
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| Near normal – 1.26 inches of rain powered by 0.93 Sunday into Monday. With 9 days left in the month, we have already reached near normal precipitation for March.
Turkeys continue browsing Birds very active along with small animals. Crocuses blooming. Daffodils springing up. Ski Belleayre conditions now spring conditions with ice seen in many areas Saturday and a few areas turning brown.
NYC Reservoirs near normal at 96.2% of capacity compared to normal of 95.20%. Consumption is normal at 0.97 billion gallons for the week. Continuing power of snow accumulation over the winter, rain in the last three weeks and warmer temperatures have refilled the reservoirs.
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| 3/22/2026 | NY-OG-10 | NY | Onondaga |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| 1.44 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snow over the past week. Ground thawing with some ponding in low lying areas. Streams at seasonal levels. Early spring conditions. |
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| 3/22/2026 | NY-WN-18 | NY | Wayne |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| Conditions remain near normal for this time of year. Water in the center of the yard is still draining to the north and the sump pump is activating every hour or so. Robins and Mockingbirds as well as Black Wing Black Birds are singing up a storm.?? |
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| 3/22/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| Mostly cloudy and cold with light winds, then mostly cloudy and cool overnight with moderate winds. The high daytime temperature was around thirty nine degrees, with the temperature rising to forty seven degrees Fahrenheit before dawn. Songbirds are eating a feederful every day. More small flocks of Canadian Geese are present. Crocuses are blooming. Daffodils are springing up. More flocks of small song birds are appearing. The local intermittent stream and nearby trout stream are flowing at spring levels. Some liquid manure is being spread. |
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| 3/22/2026 | NC-BC-105 | NC | Buncombe |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
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| even with an inch of rain last week, and a dust dampener yesterday we are very dry. creeks and streams very low. planting, nothing beyond surface moisture. Heavy irrigation required for spring planting. Fire danger high with wind and low humidity.. Pollen showing up on the radar! |
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| 3/22/2026 | NC-BC-150 | NC | Buncombe |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| One inch of rain this week. Two nights of low 20s temperatures killed flowering magnolia, redbud and yellow jessamine blooms. |
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| 3/22/2026 | NC-CW-59 | NC | Chowan |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| With 1.17" of rain this week, the total for March so far is 1.88, less than 1/2 the average monthly precip for March. The rain Monday was fast and furious, and led to clogged drains and culverts with leaves and other accumulated debris washing into them. Cooler than normal temperatures and modest sunshine limited evapotranspiration. Nearby fields planted in wheat and sage dried out quickly. Some plowing is occurring on moderately well drained soils, some of which is being done with tracked (as opposed to wheeled) equipment. Sage is doing well, but wheat is not as green as usual for this time of year. This may be due to the 2 freezes we had this week. Garlic and kale look good. Winter weeds continue to flourish. Trees and shrubs are breaking bud and leafing out. Pine trees continue to candle, but have not yet created "pollening" conditions. Soil moisture is good in the top layers in moderate and somewhat poorly drained soils. Road ditches have some standing water in them. |
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| 3/22/2026 | NC-HK-14 | NC | Hoke |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| We have only had one inch of rain this month. The trees, grass and plants are taking up the ground water. The winter crops are starting to head out. The coming hay crop may suffer if there is not more rain. |
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| 3/22/2026 | OH-DL-36 | OH | Delaware |
Near Normal
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| Ground is damp - grass greening and growing - while very early flowers have bloomed (snow drops, etc.), the daffodils here are not ready while they appear to be blooming elsewhere (we are always later with blooms.compared to others in the area). Small signs of trees budding. |
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| 3/22/2026 | OH-ER-5 | OH | Erie |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| Creek running 1/4 full. Ground under Willow tree damp. No standing water at entrance to woods. Bare ground starting to crack. Plants sprouting from ground. Grass Green. |
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