No measurable precipitation in the last 14 days. Month of March is below average for precipitation, following a below average winter. Soil is dust at the surface and dry several inches down. Creeks are very low and ponds are a foot below typical levels. Many are providing supplemental watering to gardens, shrubs and trees. Some have fired up the lawn irrigation as lawns are turning from brown and yellow to gray. Plants are struggling to bud and emerge with little available moisture in the soil and no rains. Birdbath has constant traffic. Fire danger is very high with grass and wildfires in the area.