Drought — West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, New Mexico

2024-07-01 to 2024-07-31 · West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, New Mexico

Event narrative

The month started with Extreme(D3) drought over the south improving to Moderate(D1) drought across the north. By the end of July, the south ended in Severe(D2) drought with the north in Abnormally Dry(D0) drought. The Mountain Park Cooperative Observer reported 3.88 inches of precipitation which was 0.29 inches above normal.

Wider weather episode

Northern areas of the forecast area saw improving drought conditions with a large area ending the month of July with no drought or Abnormally Dry(D0) drought conditions. Areas across the south generally remained unchanged.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1200444. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.