Category: Monthly Climate Summary
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December 2021 Climate Summary
Sunset in Western Kansas, Photo Courtesy Gannon Rush Active End to the Year for the Region Warmer temperatures dominated most of the High Plains, while precipitation varied across the region. The southern portion of the region was dry, while drought-stricken parts of North Dakota and western Colorado received beneficial precipitation. The warm and dry conditions…
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November 2021 Climate Summary
Colorado sunset, Photo courtesy Jennifer Balch Warm and Dry in the High Plains Warm and dry conditions were observed across the High Plains in November. Above-normal temperatures were recorded across the entire region with the highest departures 10 degrees F (5.6 degrees C) and higher. Precipitation across the majority of the region was below-normal outside…
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October 2021 Climate Summary
Snow in Laramie WY, Photo courtesy Gavin Rush First Snow for the High Plains Snow made its first appearance for many portions of the region in October. Cooler fall temperatures and above-normal precipitation in Wyoming, The Dakotas, and the higher elevations in Colorado contributed to the appearance of the season’s first significant snowfall. Southeastern Wyoming had its first Winter…
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September 2021 Climate Summary
Storm Clouds in SD, Photo courtesy Alex Resel Much Needed Precipitation and Cooler Temperatures Much needed precipitation in some portions of the region has helped to provide minor relief to drought conditions and restored streamflow. Precipitation in areas of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas were as much as 150 percent above normal for the month.…