Moderately wet in that this level of soil moisture is higher than normal for May in this location over that past 20 years on our farm. Moisture present at least down one foot in garden, unirrigated fields have more veg growth than normal, irrigation ditch still running strong with about 240% of average snow water equivalent at 10200 foot SNOTEL gauge at headwaters of our La Plata River. Cool temps slowing down our planting, but with the moisture, we feel fortunate nevertheless. Fortunate also that the cooler temps are keeping the snowmelt rate moderate -- for now at least!
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