Pastures Continue to Dry Out Across the Northwest, Nation
It should come as no surprise that pasture and rangelands continue to deteriorate across the U.S.
Idaho drought
Minor Changes Reported In NW Drought Numbers
Very few changes were reported to soil moisture levels across the Pacific Northwest over the past week.
Dry Conditions Persist Across The Northwest
The start of August saw some of the driest conditions of the year across the Northwest, including the first report of an Exceptional Drought in the region.
Northwest Drought Numbers Hold
For the first time in several weeks, the drought severity did not change for Oregon, Idaho or Washington.
Washington Spring Wheat Crop Struggles
The spring wheat crop continues to progress at a fairly normal clip. Locally, the Washington crop is completely headed while Idaho’s crop is at 99%.
Drought Continues To Expand Across The Northwest
Dry conditions continue to spread across the three states. For the first time this year, Washington, Idaho and now Oregon are reporting Extreme Drought.
Water Shortfall Discovered In Southern Idaho
The Idaho Department of Water Resources has identified a shortfall in available water supply, potentially impacting thousands of groundwater users.
Drought Continues To Spread Across the Northwest
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said the western U.S. has dried out very quickly.
Western U.S. Continues To Dry Out, Led By The PNW
Soils across the Northwest continue to dry out. And according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, that drying out has happened quickly over the past couple of weeks.
Dry Conditions Across the Northwest As June Comes To And End
Soil moisture levels continue to fall across the region as we prepare to welcome in the month of July.