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Conditions for the week of Jan. 4-10

Decent snows (0.5-3 inches liquid equivalent) blanketed eastern Oregon, central Idaho, and western Montana, increasing the Water Year to Date (WYTD) basin average precipitation and snow-water content to above normal, resulting in a one-category improvement. Some reservoirs were still below normal in these areas, but the decent snow pack should greatly contribute to a good spring runoff and recharge if conditions are maintained. 

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U.S. Drought Monitor - Pacific Northwest DEWS

U.S. Drought Monitor - Pacific Northwest DEWS
U.S. Drought Monitor - Pacific Northwest DEWS
Drought Conditions (Percent Area)
WeekNoneD0-D4D1-D4D2-D4D3-D4D4
Current
1/10/2017		90.72%9.28%1.94%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Last Week
1/03/2017		81.28%18.72%3.23%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Three Months Ago
10/11/2016		22.63%77.37%21.39%4.37%0.00%0.00%
Start of Calendar Year
1/03/2017		81.28%18.72%3.23%0.00%0.00%0.00%
One Year Ago
1/12/2016		23.50%76.50%62.07%24.24%4.16%0.00%

Drought Intensities

  •       None: No Drought
  •       D0: Abnormally Dry
  •       D1: Moderate Drought
  •       D2: Severe Drought
  •       D3: Extreme Drought
  •       D4: Exceptional Drought
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