Drought in Southern Itasca, Minnesota

D2 Severe Drought conditions were in place across the far western reaches of southern Itasca County throughout the month with no changes observed. Overall, precipitation for the month was up to one-half inch below normal.

D2 Severe Drought conditions persisted across parts of Koochiching, Itasca, Cass, Crow Wing and Aitkin counties during January. No change in the area of D2 Severe Drought was observed through the month. Precipitation for the month ended up near to below normal over most of the area. Very little in terms of snow cover was observed through the month and noticeably dry conditions persisted throughout.