Drought — Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, New Mexico

2024-07-01 to 2024-07-31 · Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, New Mexico

Event narrative

The entire zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought. By the end of the month, the south remained in Severe(D2) drought while the north improved to Abnormally Dry(D0) drought. The Cloudcroft Cooperative Observer reported 4.04 inches of precipitation which was 1.49 inches below 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 1200447. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.