Drought — Otero Mesa, New Mexico

2024-03-01 to 2024-03-31 · Otero Mesa, New Mexico

Event narrative

Extreme(D3) drought conditions remained in place throughout the month.

Wider weather episode

Above normal precipitation for areas of Grant and Sierra counties improved drought conditions there. Little to no precipitation further south kept Severe(D2) to Extreme(D3) drought going through the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1166823. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.