Drought Information

February started on a more positive note than January.  Widespread moisture was seen.  Significant rainfall was most concentrated in South Central Kansas, where some locations saw over 5 inches. Average precipitation for the first 10 days in February is 1.36 inches.

Meanwhile, temperatures have continued to be warmer than average, although this has changed as we move into the weekend.  Average departures in normal temperatures range from 9.7 degrees in East Central KS to 0.4 degrees in Northwestern KS.

Below are the latest Drought Monitor and Kansas Drought conditions.  Also shown are the Drought Outlook, the 8-10 day precipitation outlook, the Mar-May precipitation outlook, and the latest Vegetative Condition report from EASAL:
 

For additional information check out these links:

Weather Data Library at K-State Research & Extension

Weather For Burning
  NWS Topeka Fire Weather
   NWS Wichita Fire Weather
   NWS Dodge City Fire Weather
   National Fire Weather Information

State Fire Marshall Office

Current Drought Conditions
                   Kansas Water Office drought report (pdf)      10/17/2011

Agricultural Policy Information

Drought Decision Aids, Options, and Considerations for:

Crops
Livestock
Horticulture
Municipal and Home

Recent Topics:
Updated spreadsheets for Valuing Droughty Silage:
                                                              EXCEL version    7/31/06
                                                              Quattro version  7/31/06