I received 0.03 inch of precipitation with 0.2 inch snow on January 29 and conditions remain dry. I rate this week as near normal. Temperatures were generally below normal this week. The ground remained frozen solid. January precipitation was above 0.35 inch normal. Precipitation here for the year is now 1.14 inch, which is 0.31 inch above normal (138 percent of normal). Precipitation for the water year is 1.19 inch below normal (80 percent of normal).

Plants and wildlife. 
The soil is dry near the surface and the grass is remains brown due to the cold weather and frozen soil. Bird visits to the heated bird bath have remained steady this week due to the cold weather and dry conditions, with approximately 25 species of birds (about 140 to 150 birds each day). 

Water Supply
Water level in Standing Bear Lake (approximately 0.2 mile to the east of here) is slightly below normal. Area creeks and ponds are also slightly below normal.