Since last reported on 06/07/2026, we received no further measurable precipitation other than the 0.48" reported on the 7th. As a result, topsoil has dried out considerably from incessant dry winds and warm temperatures all week. Soil sample taken today at 11:40am indicates dry dusty soil down to the 3.0" level with slightly moister soil at 4.0". Provided supplemental water to trees this past week and will need to water them again this coming week if significant rain does not come soon. Grasses are drying out quickly and some are beginning to cure out. Wildlife activity appears to be at normal levels. No wildfires reported in our immediate area.

Saw a rather large Red Fox in our driveway early Thursday morning. The fox made eye contact with me and took off running southbound. Plenty of young rabbits for it to feast on. Insect population overall seems to be lower than usual. This includes crawlers and flyers.  Magpies have been noisier than usual in the morning. With no measurable precipitation this past week, I am revising the Condition Scale from Near Normal to Mildly Dry.