Author: Gannon
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Missouri River Basin Winter Quarterly Impacts and Outlooks
Regional Significant Events for December 2024 – February 2025 Highlights for the Basin The northern plains experienced several large temperature swings this winter.The coldest temperatures, -45°F, were observed in portions of Montana andwestern North Dakota. While further south, temperatures dropped below -20°F in Kansas in mid-February. Combined with gusty conditions, wind chills were as low…
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Missouri River Basin Fall Quarterly Impacts and Outlooks
Regional Significant Events for September – November 2024 Highlights for the Basin Record heat and dryness plagued the region through September and October. This two-month period was the record warmest in Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming, and 2nd warmest for Nebraska and North Dakota. Despite some precipitation at the very end of October, Nebraska…
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November 2024 Climate Summary
Sunrise in Western Kansas, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown The steady intensification of drought conditions across the High Plains was halted in November, with large portions of the region observing over 200 percent of their normal precipitation. However, Parts of Wyoming and the Dakotas were not as fortunate, missing out on the much-needed…
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September 2024 Climate Summary
Storm over Lincoln, Nebraska, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown September was a significant step in the wrong direction for the High Plains. Record-breaking heat and dryness plagued the region, with drought concerns amplified heading into the fall months. Conditions also became conducive to wildfires as the month progressed, with several small fires breaking…
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Missouri River Basin Summer Quarterly Impacts and Outlooks
Regional Significant Events for June – August 2024 Highlights for the Basin After starting off July with cooler temperatures, conditions rapidly flippedto scorching hot in the upper parts of the Basin. Kalispell, Montana recorded17 consecutive days of highs above 90 degrees, beating the previous record by 4 days. The heat was not just limited to…
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August 2024 Climate Summary
Corn in central Nebraska, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown The heat that impacted the northwestern part of the region in July spread south this month, with nearly the entire western half of the High Plains experiencing above-normal temperatures. Parts of Colorado and Wyoming skyrocketed over 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C), with areas…