Last week started out warm and wet with severe thunderstorms and then suddenly returned to winter with a blizzard.  The 1.27" rain/snow gauge catch on Monday put a big dent in the lack of moisture for the month of March. Currently, MTD stands at 2.63" (+0.89" or 151% of NOAA Norm), YTD 3.62" (-1.32" or 73%), WYTD 9.53" (-2.45"or 80%).  The ground was soft so the rain and accumulated snow that melted soaked into the soil with no runoff.  The grass has greened up, and the lilac trees have begun to leaf out.  The maple tree is also full of buds.  The red-winged black birds have returned in mass quantities and robins bebopped back.  Area rivers (Green, Rock and Mississippi) have all seen a slight rise.   After a high temperature of 84° yesterday, seasonal temps return this week with a couple slight chances for rain.  Even with the rain and accumulating snow this past week, will continue to keep this station's condition at Moderately Dry.