Drought Conditions Continue to Improve
Last weekend’s heavy rains across North Dakota and Minnesota were enough to improve dry conditions, but more rains will be needed to break the longer-term drought. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows Golden Valley, North Dakota in exceptional drought, with the rest of the sate ranging from abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions. Minnesota also […]
Dry Conditions Weakening in the Northern Plains
Dry conditions are dwindling in the Northern Plains, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. In North Dakota, the extreme drought once seen in central and south-central part of the state has disappeared. Fifty-six percent of the state is in severe drought, while the Red River Valley and south-central and south-eastern portions are abnormally dry […]
Parts of ND Enter in to Extreme Drought Category
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly all of northwestern and central North Dakota are in D2 or severe drought, with a portion of south-central North Dakota in D3 or extreme drought. The northern Red River Valley is in the D1 or moderate drought category. The southern tier of North Dakota counties and Northern […]