Water Resources Outlook Archive



***A New Water Resources Outlook Format Begins March 2***

February 18, 2020: February precipitation has been normal to 2 inches above average so far. Temperatures have been warm averaging 6 to 10 degrees above normal. Over the past 90 days precipitation has been about average plus or minus an inch or two.

Little or no snow is on the ground. https://www.weather.gov/marfc/Snow

Current (February 18) streamflow data from the U.S. Geological Survey shows that streamflows are near normal. Groundwater levels are near normal.

The weather outlook into early March calls for above average precipitation. Temperatures are expected to be above normal. The NWS Climate Prediction Center's 30 day outlook for February calls for above average precipitation and above normal temperatures. The 90 day outlook for February through April calls for near or above average precipitation and above normal temperatures.

The outlook for water resources and water supplies is good. Little change is expected over the next couple of weeks.

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