Author: Gannon
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April 2023 Climate Summary
Cattle in a struggling Western Kansas Pasture, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown The northern parts of the High Plains continued to deal with the brutal winter, while the southern portions were dry once again. Both parts of the region are dealing with issues related to their ends of the extremes. Snow continued to…
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March 2023 Climate Summary
Thunderstorm over Lincoln, Nebraska, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown While snow continued to impact the northern states in March, precipitation was notably absent for much of the High Plains. Cooler temperatures helped with drought conditions; however, many places desperately need moisture this spring. As the significant drought affecting Kansas enters the second year,…
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Missouri River Basin Winter Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlooks
Regional Significant Events for December 2022 – February 2023 Highlights for the Basin A historic Arctic air outbreak in late December led to hundreds of daily and thirty all-time record cold temperatures. Strong and sustained winds were present, leading to dangerous and life-threatening wind chills. Tragically, at least 11 people are known to have perished…
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February 2023 Climate Summary
Mountains of eastern Wyoming, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown February in the High Plains had it all. From severe weather to snowstorms, nothing was off the table. Snow continued to pile up in the Dakotas, Wyoming, and parts of Nebraska, leading to numerous impacts. Much of South Dakota was shut down due to…
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January 2023 Climate Summary
Foothills of eastern Wyoming, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown After below-normal precipitation in the High Plains for most of 2022, the new year began with record-breaking wetness. Many locations in the central part of the region eclipsed or ranked in the top 10 for both precipitation and snowfall. The winter of 2022-2023 has…
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December 2022 Climate Summary
Medicine Bow National Forest, Photo Courtesy of Gannon Rush Regional Breakdown 2022 will be remembered as the year of unusually high winds in the High Plains. After beginning the year with near-record strong winds, the final month brought similar conditions. Early in December, winds gusted over 40 mph (64.4 km/h) in northwestern Kansas. With how…