Conditions are drier than usual for this time of year. We received 0.01” of rainfall this week and have had 1.38” in the last two weeks. Temperatures were colder than average earlier in the week but now are well above average with highs in the 80s. Soil moisture is lower than expected as are streams/waterbodies. Plants and crops took a major hit early this week when temperatures hit 21F for a low. This freeze devastated the fruit trees and many ornamental plants and severely set back growth of pasture crops. Fire danger is high with the warmer drier weather.