Drought Information Statement for the Tri-State Area Valid January 02, 2024 Issued By: WFO Goodland Kansas Contact Information: 785-899-2360, nws.goodland@noaa.gov This product will be updated by the 5th of each month or sooner if drought conditions change significantly. Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/gld/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for High Plains Image Caption: Goodland County Warning Area Drought Monitor. Valid Drought intensity and Extent D3 (Extreme Drought): Graham D2 (Severe Drought): Decatur, Norton, Gove D1 (Moderate Drought): Cheyenne (KS), Rawlins, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Wallace, Logan D0: (Abnormally Dry): Red Willow, Hitchcock, Dundy, Yuma, Kit Carson, Cheyenne (CO) 6am MDT Jan 01, 2024 Recent Change in Drought Intensity Link to the latest 4-week change map for CONUS 4 Week Drought Monitor Class Change. Drought Worsened: Red Willow, Hitchcock, Sherman, Thomas, Wallace, Logan No Change: Yuma, Dundy, Cheyenne (KS), Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Graham, Sheridan, Gove Drought Improved: Cheyenne (CO), Greeley, Wichita, Kit Carson, Sherman Image Caption: U.S. Drought Monitor 4-week change map valid 6am MDT Jan 01, 2024 Precipitation Late month snowfall for the area helped bring above average precipitation to the area. Portions of the area saw 6-10 inches of snow during the final 1.5 weeks of the month. Image Captions: Right - Monthly Precipitation Amount for Tri-State Area Left - Percent of Normal Monthly Precipitation for Tri-State Area Data Courtesy of MRMS. Date Valid: Jan 01 2024 Temperature Well above normal temperatures for the front half of December helped bring the monthly average temperature for the month well above average. Numerous record high temperatures were set through the 20th of the month; including some that were over 100 years old. Image Captions: Right - Average Temperature Left - Departure from Normal Temperature Data Courtesy High Plains Regional Climate Center. Date Valid: Jan 01 2024 Summary of Impacts Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter Hydrologic Impacts There are no known impacts at this time Agricultural Impacts USDA Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here USDA Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here Fire Hazard Impacts Fire weather may be an issue on any warmer or windy days Other Impacts There are no known impacts at this time Mitigation Actions Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information. Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts The majority of the area continues to see normal streamflow Image Caption: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map valid Jan 01 2024 Agricultural Impacts Image Captions: Left: CPC Calculated Soil Moisture Ranking Percentile valid Right: Crop Moisture Index by Division. Weekly value for period ending Dec 30, 2023 Jan 01 2024 Fire Hazard Impacts Higher risk for fires to develop on warmer/windier days due to winter fuels in place. Image Caption: Significant Wildland Fire Potential Monthly Outlook for Link to Wildfire Potential Outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center. January 2024 Seven Day Precipitation Forecast The potential exists for multiple winter systems to move across the area the first 1-2 weeks of January. The first system looks to see more of a wetter snow The 2nd system looks to see a drier snow with a better connection to colder temperatures Image Caption: Weather Prediction Center 7-day precipitation forecast valid Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2024 Rapid Onset Drought Outlook Links to the latest Climate Prediction Center 8 to 14 day Temperature Outlook and Precipitation Outlook. Not Applicable Image Caption: Days 8 to 14 U.S. Hazards Outlook Valid Month DD to DD. Long-Range Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Fairly strong signal for cooler than normal temperatures. There also is some signal for some arctic air masses to move onto the Plains through the month leading to much below normal temperatures. Continued signal for active storm tracks will keep above normal precipitation favored. Image Captions: Left - Climate Prediction Center Monthly Temperature Outlook. Right - Climate Prediction Center Monthly Precipitation Outlook. Valid January 2024 Drought Outlook The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage The drought is favored to continue through the month of January for the Plains. Image Caption: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Released Valid: Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook January 2024 Dec 31, 2024