Drought in Southern Aitkin, Minnesota

Drought February 1, 2026 – February 28, 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 February. No changes in drought category were observed over the course of the month. Precipitation for the month was around 0.25 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 February. A slight reduction in the area of D2 Severe Drought was realized with the update on the 24th, but no significant chances were observed. Precipitation for the month was around 0.25 to 0.75 inches below normal in the western portion of the D2 Severe Drought area with 0.5 to 1 inches above normal in the eastern portion where the reduction in area occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1319181. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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