Drought in Southern Aitkin, Minnesota

Drought January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026 · Southern Aitkin, Minnesota

What the National Weather Service wrote

D2 Severe Drought conditions persisted across the eastern quarter of southern Aitkin County during the month of January. No changes in drought category were observed over the course of the month. Precipitation for the month was 0.25 to 0.75 inches below normal in this area with the dry pattern extending back into the summer months.

The wider storm

D2 Severe Drought conditions persisted across parts of northeastern Minnesota during the month of January. No changes in the drought status occurred over the course of the month. Precipitation for the month was around 0.25 to 0.75 inches below normal in this area with the dry pattern extending back into the summer months.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1310893. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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