Drought — Langlade, Wisconsin

2024-03-01 to 2024-03-27 · Langlade, Wisconsin

Event narrative

At the beginning of the month, Severe Drought (D2) encompassed the northwest third of Langlade County, with the remainder of the county designated in Moderate Drought (D1).

Well below normal precipitation totals were observed through the 22nd. A winter storm then brought copious amounts of precipitation (rain/snow) from the 24th through the 26th, with amounts of 1.00 to 2.50 inches. On the March 26th Drought Monitor, the northwest third of the county improved into the Moderate Drought (D1) category with the remainder of the county designated in Abnormally Dry (D0) category. At Antigo, the precipitation total for the month was 3.17 inches, which was 1.90 inches above normal or 250% of normal. The snowfall total was 17.7 inches, which was 10.9 inches above normal or 260% of normal.

Wider weather episode

Drought that developed last summer continued through the winter into early spring, including a snow drought at some locations during the winter across north-central and far northeast Wisconsin. In early March, the most pronounced drought conditions were noted across Florence, much of Forest, Oneida, northwest Marinette, northeast Lincoln and the northwest third of Langlade counties. A winter storm between the 24th and 26th brought copious amounts of precipitation (rain/snow) from 1.00 to 2.50 inches resulting in improving drought conditions. The March 26th Drought Monitor indicated Severe Drought (D2) was no longer present across this area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1166724. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.