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Looking at the Drought Through Pictures 2007 vs. 2012
Check out these five comparison pictures to see how bad the drought is this year. ...MoreMidwest and Great Plains Drought Update Webinar - September 6
We now have five recordings available, July 3, July 19, August 2, August 16, and September 6th. ...MoreDrought Conditions in the High Plains Region - Update September 6
Here are the updated drought conditions for the High Plains Region. Check out how the conditions are in your area. ...MoreAugust 2012 Climate Summary
This month's summary includes a state spotlight from North Dakota and an overview of the summer! ...MoreNumber of Days 100(F) or above in the High Plains Region
We have complied a list of the number of days 100F or above for the High Plains Region. Check out how many days your city has been 100F+ this year. ...MoreSummer Precipitation Rankings
Summer precipitation rankings are out for the High Plains Region. Check out how much precipitation your area had. ...MoreSummer Temperature Rankings
It was a warm summer across the High Plains Region. Check this list to see what the temperature rankings were like in your area! ...MoreState Drought Resources for the High Plains Region
Check out the drought resource page for your state here. ...MoreNew Research Associate
New Staff Member Joins HPRCC
The High Plains Regional Climate Center would like to introduce its newest staff member, BJ Baule. ...MoreNebraska Soil Moisture
Soil moisture plays a critical role in agricultural activities and land atmosphere interaction. HPRCC is working to provide quality soil moisture data, and has installed soil moisture probes at 51 AWDN stations. More...
Grant Access Accounts
Are you a teacher needing access to weather data? A graduate student doing climate-related research? We may be able to help. Find out more...
AWDN Network
The Automated Weather Data Network is one of the longest-running mesonets in the United States. With automated stations located throughout the High Plains, many running since the early 1980's, there is a wealth of data available for research. More...