Continued dry conditions this past week.  Still no measurable precipitation for the month of February.  In fact, there has not been any real significant precipitation since January 9th.  MTD is -0.91" (0%) of NOAA Norm, with YTD -1.84" (24%) and WYTD at -2.97" (69%).  Temps were warmer this week allowing the ground to thaw and soften a bit.  Area rivers are still mostly ice covered.  There were a couple areas where grass fires had occurred.  Not sure if they were controlled burns or not, but the dry grasses are capable of sustaining combustion.  Temps are to remain mild this week with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s with only a slight chance of precipitation by the end of the week.