For the week ending 3/8/2026, conditions were SEVERELY WET. The 7-day cumulative precipitation total of 2.42 inches was 210% above the 13-year (2009-2022) average of 0.78 inches and in the “severely wet” range; the 30-day total of 3.57 inches was 4% above the expected 13-year average of 3.42 inches and in the “near normal” range; and the 90-day total of 10.43 inches was 2% above the expected 13-year average of 10.25 inches and in the “near normal” range. There were 4 days of measurable precipitation, with a max of 1.94 inches on the 7th. There were 0 days of Snowfall & 0 days of Snowpack. Temps ranged from 72 F (on the 6th) to 21 F (on the 2nd), with average Hi/Lo temps of 52/37 F (+12/+13 relative to last week). Precipitation Trends—March to Date: 2.42 inches (up 1.79 inches, 381% of PRISM Normal); Year to Date (2026): 7.05 inches (up 1.04 inches, 117% of PRISM Normal). Winter Conditions (November 1-to-Date)—New Snow on 48 days, with total of 93.9 inches (vs 17-year averages of 38 days and 66.0 inches); Snow Pack on 74 days, with average daily depth of 7.1 inches (vs 17-year averages of 66 days and 5.5 inches). Spring-like weather prevailed for much of the week. Trace amounts of lingering snow covered had disappeared by the beginning of the week, with Crescent Lake quickly becoming ice-free by mid-week. Other than the usual Canada Geese and a couple of Mute Swans, the lake was devoid of waterfowl this week. The usual spring flocks of diving ducks departed early, perhaps because of unusually warm temperatures. Turkey Vultures returned to the area and the sound Sandhill Cranes overhead has become a daily event. A pair of Eastern Bluebirds was checking out one of the bluebird boxes today. Crocuses are blooming.