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Cold Front Moving Through the Northeast U.S. Monday; Atmospheric River to Impact the Pacific Northwest Midweek

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

Drought Conditions Worsening - Latest Drought Information Statement

 

Here's some historical perspective on just how dry 2015 has been so far, courtesy of South Dakota's State Climatologist Dennis Todey. Plotted are the locations that recorded the driest and second driest conditions for any Jan 1 - May 1 stretch in their history. The lists contain all the details plus other locations that are also in the top 10.