Conditions continue as moderately dry and our region is currently declared as in a"Moderate Drought Condition." Rainfall over the last three months has been well below the "30-year average". News reports have interviewed farmers having concern about "low soil moisture" that may affect planting decisions if drought continues. Rain is forecast to arrive late tonight and rain could continue through Sunday and Monday. The very cold temperatures are anticipated to moderate next week. Cold shelters have been open for the last two weeks in parts of the State.
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