Drought — Forest, Wisconsin

2023-12-01 to 2023-12-31 · Forest, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Drought that developed during the summer continued into the winter. By late November and through December, Severe Drought (D2) was designated across the southwest corner and parts of eastern Forest County near the Florence, Forest and northern Marinette County line. The precipitation total for November and December at Argonne was 1.26 inches, which was 2.11 inches below normal or 37% of normal.

Wider weather episode

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1151749. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.