Drought — Big Stone, Minnesota

2024-10-22 to 2024-10-31 · Big Stone, Minnesota

Wider weather episode

Severe/D2 drought conditions developed in response to an abnormally dry and mild September and October. The COOP Observer at Artichoke Lake recorded only 0.28 inches in September and 0.12 inches in October, while Wheaton would only see 0.22 inches in September and 0.35 inches in October.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1215587. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.