Tag: drought
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Current Drought Levels in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Moderate drought now covers 22% of Minnesota according to this week’s drought monitor, up from 18% last week. At the same time, 64% of the state is considered abnormally dry, an increase from 62% last week. No changes in Wisconsin, with 10% of the state experiencing moderate drought and 69%…
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Weekend Weather Forecast: Decreasing Rain Chances
Rain chances for the weekend are decreasing in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Most of the area likely won’t see much rain on Sunday as a cold front moves through. More widespread rain is expected this weekend in parts of the Dakotas and far northwest Minnesota, closer to the path…
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August 2025 Weather: Analyzing Rainfall Deficits in the Northland
Rainfall has been quite scarce this month across much of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, with totals generally around an inch. Duluth and Hibbing haven’t even reached an inch of rain for the entire month of August up to the 28th. Rainfall totals in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin for…
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Weather Update: Wind Advisory and Cool Temperatures Ahead
7:25 PM Saturday, October 5, 2024 Here’s what I’m watching
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Drought, Wind, and Thunderstorms: Northland Weather Update
6:17 PM Thursday, October 3, 2024 Here’s what I’m watching
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Northland Weather Update: Prolonged Dry Conditions Ahead
4:58 PM Monday, September 30, 2024 The Northland is expected to experience a prolonged dry weather pattern this week, extending into next week and potentially through mid-October. The absence of rainfall will likely exacerbate drought conditions and elevate the risk of fires in the region. Precipitation anomalies for September 2024…
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Drought Update: Minnesota’s Conditions Worsen, Wisconsin Remains Steady
5:32 PM Friday, September 27, 2024 Drought conditions have worsened in Minnesota this week, while they have stayed consistent in Wisconsin. Precipitation anomalies for September up to 4 PM on the 27th. The most recent drought monitor was released on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Minnesota Wisconsin The current forecast for…