Recent updates from the Drought Monitor Maps show significant relief from drought conditions in the Midwest and Wisconsin due to widespread precipitation, including heavy rain and snow. The South also experienced a rapid disappearance of drought over four months, attributed to El Niño. The drought monitor indicates improvement in the Midwest area from D1 Moderate Drought to D0 Abnormally Dry. Locally, there has been no change in the drought status, with reservoir levels in good condition. Utah's reservoirs are reported to be full, indicating positive water supply conditions.
Our reservoirs are looking pretty full this year, here's what it means for Utah. 👇 https://t.co/KQ9m2KAHNy
No change in the drought update this week--locally, we are drought free. Reservoir levels are lookin' good too! #CAwx https://t.co/g5o4indQCA
The latest update to the drought monitor shows the benefit of our widespread system, with much of the area improving from D1 Moderate Drought (Brown) to D0 Abnormally Dry (Yellow). We will need more to truly mitigate the drought, but this was a great start! #mnwx #wiwx https://t.co/lC4F69rz7L
In just over 4 months, the South's #drought almost completely vanished. Thanks, #ElNiño. https://t.co/erFaEYyfUf
Widespread precipitation - including heavy rain and snow - brought dramatic #drought relief to the Midwest and Wisconsin this past week - per the latest Drought Monitor Maps compared to one week ago. Explore more locations at https://t.co/p7mR9U3WBb #WIwx https://t.co/5Q1cPDRytx