Drought for the west

[SAJ-99]

The more I read the more I think we are understating the severity. I guess if we get good rain it makes everyone look like alarmists. If not, we will see the size and scale of the true problem.

‘On a whole other level’: rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists

Experts say brutal March heat has left critical snowpack at record-low levels – and key basins in uncharted territory

www.theguardian.com

 

[Steiny77]

Finally getting some much needed rain in Indiana. 2" In my gauge from the last 12 - 14 hours.
Hopefully the ponds, lakes and all the wetlands will get filled back up.

 

[hank4elk]

Maybe a lil somthin somethin for @hank4elk.
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Ground was damp,sort of. Winds dried it out fast.
Rio Grande was low and sandbars exposed last week. When it should be full spring runoff mode. Farmers told limited water this year. Like none.
Gramma grass trying and about an inch. With limited competition from cattle, elk might make it to summer.

Yeah that green corner elkduds has me hopeful. But the Rockies are pretty dry along with most of NM.

 

[mountainlaurel3]

Good soaking rain overnight into this morning, now off and on at 7800', SW CO. And damn, do we need it.

Forgot to set up my rain barrels last night, though, big mistake.