Drought in Vilas, Wisconsin

Drought developed during the summer continued into the winter. Precipitation totals continued to run below normal for the month. During the month, Severe Drought (D2) was confined to areas near the Iron County line while the remainder of the western half of the county was designated in Moderate Drought (D1). Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions prevailed across the eastern half of the county. The monthly precipitation total at Lac Vieux Desert was 1.02 inches, which was 0.59 inches below normal or 63% of normal. The precipitation total from August 1 to December 31 was 10.27 inches, which was 4.13 inches below normal or 71% of normal. At Eagle River, the monthly precipitation total was 0.82 inches, which was 0.44 inches below or 65% of normal. The precipitation total from August 1 to December 31 was 9.10 inches, which was 4.26 inches below normal or 68% 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.