Cooler but still well above normal this week

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Significant progress has been made in improving drought conditions, with the most notable change occurring in the severe drought category. The situation has been greatly alleviated thanks to beneficial rainfall.

The significant weather system that brought favorable rain showers on November 18th and 19th played a key role in the notable changes observed in the latest drought monitor. Rainfall totals across the state ranged from 1 inch to more than 2 inches in western Minnesota.

Severe drought levels dropped significantly, from just under 45 percent to a little over 15 percent, with the most notable change occurring in western Minnesota and extending northeast through the Iron Range. Meanwhile, our moderate drought situation decreased from nearly 79 percent last week to just under 65 percent this week.

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Mandy Thalhuber

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Significant progress has been made in improving drought conditions, with the most notable change occurring in the severe drought category. The situation has been greatly alleviated thanks to beneficial rainfall.


National Drought Mitigation Center

Observed precipitation for the past 7 days

Significant improvement made in drought conditions

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