Key Points:
Severe Drought (D2) continues across northeast Wisconsin with Moderate Drought (D1) over much of the rest of the area.
Recent rain, snowmelt and snow has prevented the drought from worsening over the last few weeks.
The recent mild spell in late December resulted in a few days where rain and snow melt occurred, however most of this did not soak into the ground as soil temperatures were below freezing in most places.
Discussion:
Below normal rainfall was first noted in August and continued into September across portions of northeast Wisconsin. The dryness increased in magnitude in October, with many locations recording less than 75% of normal precipitation for the month. During November, precipitation totals were less than 50% of normal across the entire area. The dry conditions led to two large grass/marsh fires. Despite above normal snowfall in December, the low water content of the snow combined with air and ground temperatures below freezing has prevented the moisture to enter the soil. A mild spell at the end of the month allowed for snow melt and some rain which ran off into area rivers. There are still significant precipitation deficits over the last 6 months.
View the latest Drought Information Slides and Drought Text Statement for northeast Wisconsin for more detailed information. Drought statements for other areas here.
Drought Conditions
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Drought Factors and Impacts
Note, data in these images are from the current date and may include rain after the Drought Monitor valid time.
| 28 Day Streamflow Compared to Normal (Note...may take a minute or two to load) |
28 Day Streamflow Compared to Normal (Note...may take a minute or two to load) |
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Observed precipitation over the past 7 days:
| 30 Day Precipitation Departures | 90 Day Precipitation Departures |
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| 6 Month Precipitation Departures | 1 Year Precipitation Departures |
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More detailed precipitation anomalies available on this interactive map.
Link to USDA crop info for Wisconsin
Link to DNR Fire Danger
Looking Ahead
| 7 Day Precipitation Forecast |
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Extended outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center:
| 8 to 14 Day Temperature Outlook | 8 to 14 Day Precipitation Outlook |
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| Month Temperature Outlook | Month Precipitation Outlook |
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| Seasonal Temperature Outlook | Seasonal Precipitation Outlook |
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Additional Information
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