Drought — Northern Itasca, Minnesota

2024-03-01 to 2024-03-31 · 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. Precipitation for the month was near to slightly below normal over the western third of the northern part of the county with slightly above normal conditions in the eastern two-thirds.

Wider weather episode

D2 Severe Drought conditions persisted across parts of Koochiching, Itasca, Cass, Crow Wing and Aitkin counties during March. No change in the area of D2 Severe Drought was observed through the month. Precipitation for the month ended up below normal over this area aside from slightly above normal levels in the Brainerd Lakes area. Snowfall was around 2 to 10 inches above normal for the month, but it wasn't enough to lead to any improvement in the noticeably dry conditions present.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164257. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.