Have been waffling between Moderately Dry and Severely Dry. Decided on Severely Dry due to the current snowpack SWE measurements and visuals of the high peaks with very little snow on them. March has not been very good so far as precipitation is concerned, only adding to overall concerns. My PRISM measurements are 58% MTD, 59% YTD, and 55% WYTD of Normals. Snowpack SWE from NWCC iMAP are 40% for my 60-Digit HUS and 51% for my 8-Digit HUC. Wildflowers continue to bloom with some new ones noticed this week including dandelion and Alpine candytuft. Elk and deer have been coming through the yard regularly to graze on the newly green grasses. Most shrubs are starting to bud out and the aspen trees are dropping catkins and starting to get leaves budding out. Birds continue to visit and appreciate the birdbath. Fire restriction banning outdoor open burning remain in effect from last week. There is a chance of rain and snow mixed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. I sure hope comes through and deposits a lot of snow in the high country.