Since last reported on 04/05/2026, received a trace of precipitation. Consequently, the drought continues to intensify. Topsoil sample taken this morning shows powder dry soil from the surface down to the 3.0" level. Slight soil moisture content last week is gone. Will need to provide supplemental water to trees again soon. Restarted the water feature for the summer. Wildlife activity in general seems normal. Our Aspen trees are beginning to leaf out which is about one month early. Recently planted Crabapple trees have been leafing out. Recently planted Cottonwoods have not leafed out yet. Perennials continue to sprout as well as native grass. Night-time temperatures have remained above freezing. I heard some small fires had broken out south of Fountain, CO. Red Flag Warnings continue to be posted regularly by the NWS when the wind picks up. 
With no measurable precipitation the past week and topsoil continuing to dry out, I have revised the Condition Scale from Mildly Dry to Moderately Dry.