Author: Gannon

  • June 2022 Climate Summary

    June 2022 Climate Summary

    Grand Teton National Park, Photo Courtesy of Rezaul Mahmood Warm and Dry Conditions Prevailed Summer-like conditions took hold in the High Plains towards the middle of the month, with above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation across the region. Drought conditions initially were improving towards the beginning of the month due to cool temperatures and above-normal precipitation,…

  • May 2022 Climate Summary

    May 2022 Climate Summary

    Struggling Kansas Winter Wheat, Photo Courtesy of Gerry Tally Drought Finally Began to Improve May ended on a high note for many places in the High Plains, with much-needed precipitation arriving. Another derecho impacted the region on the 12th of May, with 67 reports of 75+ mph (121 km/h). This surpassed the event on December…

  • Climate at a Glance Highlights: March 2022

    Climate at a Glance Highlights: March 2022

    Temperatures throughout the region have been near-normal during the month of March and since the start of the year. Precipitation has been below normal to near record lows. Here are some highlights from the release of the March edition of Climate at a Glance. March 2022 For the statewide records, North Dakota observed their seventh…