0.40 in of precipitation for the month is ~20% of normal amounts by mid-Nov. A rain-snow-melt cycle early last week, followed by a gradual warmup to 71° F yesterday yielded sparse, but unusual insect activity for this time of year. Grass is still mostly green, with some brown patches that never recovered from previous months' dry conditions. Leaf senescence was ~2 weeks later than last year.
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