Drought — Otero Mesa, New Mexico

2021-03-01 to 2021-03-31 · Otero Mesa, New Mexico

Event narrative

The eastern half of the zone remained in Exceptional(D4) drought while the west continued to be in Extreme(D3) drought.

Wider weather episode

Another month of below average precipitation for much of the area kept all areas in at least Severe(D2) drought with many areas in Exceptional(D4) drought conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951026. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.