Drought — Northern Itasca, Minnesota

2024-02-01 to 2024-02-29 · Northern Itasca, Minnesota

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

D2 Severe Drought conditions persisted across parts of Koochiching, Itasca, Cass, Crow Wing and Aitkin counties during February. No change in the area of D2 Severe Drought was observed through the month. Precipitation for the month ended up below normal over most of the area aside from slightly above normal levels in the Brainerd Lakes area. Snowfall was around 10 to 20 inches below normal for the month leading to very little snow cover being observed through the month and noticeably dry conditions persisted throughout.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161924. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.