Since last reported on 12/22/2025, received a trace of precipitation this morning from an Arctic cold front that blasted through. Ground and large gauge catch had a trace amount of snow. Checked topsoil for moisture this afternoon down to about 4.0" and found soil to be moist throughout the sample, but not enough for soil to pack in my hands. So, the soil continues to dry out but slowly. Wildlife activity appears to be normal. One Raven was flying around the neighborhood cawing his presence Friday. Watered recently planted trees late Friday afternoon due to a lack of measurable precipitation. Did not hear of any wildfires in our immediate area. With soil moisture further drying out, I will revise the Condition Scale from Near Normal to Mildly Dry.
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