Northwest Continues to Dry Out

Following weeks of above average heat, the Northwest continues to dry out.  Latest USDA figures show over 85% of Washington is considered Abnormally Dry, the D0 designation.  That’s a considerable increase from last week’s 48%.  As of now, with the exception of the Peninsula, all of Washington is considered Abnormally Dry.
As far as Oregon is concerned, 55% of the state is labeled abnormally dry; up from last week’s 45%.  Despite these recent increases, the USDA has yet to declare a drought of any kind in the Northwest.

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