Drought — Lincoln, Wisconsin

2024-01-01 to 2024-01-31 · Lincoln, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Drought that developed last summer continued into the new year across Lincoln County. During the month, the northeast corner of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2). The rest of the county was designated in Moderate Drought (D1) except across the far southern portion of the county where Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions prevailed. The monthly precipitation total at Merrill was 0.77 inches, which was 0.42 inches below normal or 65% of normal. Snowfall for the month was 6.5 inches, which was 5.9 inches below normal or 52% of normal.

Wider weather episode

Drought that developed last summer continued into the new year across north-central and far northeast Wisconsin. 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) was reported. Abnormally Dry (D0) or Moderate Drought (D1) conditions were noted over the remainder of the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1155238. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.