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Condition Monitoring Report  
Station Number: MD-HR-23
Station Name: Norrisville 0.6 WSW
Report Date: 12/16/2018
Submitted: 12/16/2018 7:34 AM
Scale Bar: Moderately Wet
Description:
The past week had normal to below normal Temps. Dry until end of week with 2.54" of precip occurring Friday night thru todays report with more Rain expected today. YTD: 72.81".
Surface soils are soggy to muddy slop with standing water in many places..

Soil Temps remained steady but Soil Moisture levels rose at 6 & 12 in depths,falling at all other depths.


**High Centibar Readings mean drier soil...ie; 0 = saturated soil.
**Current Soil Readings @ 7am:

Surface Soil Temp: 39F...Grass Temp: 39.3F...

 6 in. Depth: Soil Temp: 39F...Soil Moisture:  02 Centibars..
24 in. Depth: Soil Temp: 38F...Soil Moisture:  05 Centibars.. 
36 in. Depth: Soil Temp: 43F...Soil Moisture:  23 Centibars.. 

Farm operations have ceased in my area.

Evergreens, especially Junipers are still showing signs of Tip Blight and Fungus..
Trees have shed about 99% of their leaves. Nearly all leaf cleanup done.

Birds were very active at the feeders. Bluebirds have remained again this year with 8 pairs spotted. Bog Turtles are in hibernation. The pair of Bald Eagles were seen 2 times.

Creek Status:  Water is slightly turbid.. Water Level & Flow are above normal.
Categories: General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality