Drought in Northern Marinette, Wisconsin

Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate Drought (D1) conditions developed during the summer and worsened in the late fall and early winter. By late November and through December, Severe Drought (D2) encompassed far northern Marinette County. During the month, the rest of the northern half of the county was designated in Moderate Drought (D1) while the southern half was Abnormally Dry (D0). For November and December, the nearby weather observer in Iron Mountain, Michigan reported 1.55 inches of precipitation, which was 1.83 inches below normal or 46% of normal.

Drought that developed during the summer across north-central and far northeast Wisconsin continued into the winter. The most pronounced drought conditions were noted across the southwest corner of Forest, northern Langlade, Lincoln, much of Oneida, and far western Vilas counties where Severe Drought (D2) conditions prevailed through December. The Severe Drought (D2) conditions expanded into portions of northeast Forest, much of Florence, and far northern Marinette Counties in November and continued through December. The remainder of north-central and far northeast Wisconsin remained in Abnormally Dry (D0) or Moderate Drought (D1) conditions.