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Condition Monitoring Report  
Station Number: ID-BK-27
Station Name: Inkom 5.5 N
Report Date: 12/14/2025
Submitted: 12/14/2025 6:42 AM
Scale Bar: Moderately Dry
Description:
General:  We are definitely low on snow so far this year.  We've received a total of 8.08" of snow, and our 5 year calibrated average is 39.79" for the same time period.  I've attached a chart showing snowfall and gauge catch for this site since 1998.  Note that before 2021 the measurements were uncalibrated, and after that represent the CoCoRaHS Protocol.  The trendline indicates a gradual increase in snowfall over time.  
Agriculture:  Winter wheat is looking okay at this point.
Energy: We're into the low production phase, but with yesterday's clear skies and sun we still produce a little more than we used (40.89 kWHR vs 38.95 kWHR).  It's worth note that this is in the face of the fact that we are awaiting a part for our heat pumps that has been delayed in delivery, and we are using space heaters for most of the house. 
Fire: little risk
Plants/Wildlife:  Strangely, we still have flocks of American Robins.  Chickadees are back, and we are watching a herd of deer on our neighbor's farmland on Buckskin.  
Water: So far, not a great year.  As you can see from the chart, this is our third year in decline for snowfall.
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