Precipitation in the gauge for the past week is 0.24", since April 1st it is 2.03", since January 1st it is 4.49"; average precipitation for the Twin Cities for April to date is 1.65", for the year to date average precipitation for the Twin Cities area is 5.09"; hardwoods are budding; greater variety of birds observed; the St Croix River level is 77.3', well below flood level.