Current conditions are mildly wet. No real weather drama to report this week. The gauge catch captured 0.53 inches of water from two rain events this week. Drainage ditches, persistent puddling in low fields, and Hickory Creek are reduced from last week; nevertheless, wet soil conditions are inhibiting water absorption. Temperatures have varied through the week but have avoided extremes; there have been some overnight hard freezes but always with daytime thaws. The first tint of green is beginning to appear on the earliest trees. Turkey vultures are now patrolling from local skies. Lawns are slightly greener but still do not require mowing. Arborists are busy on their grape vines. Spring is slowly pulling away from winter.