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Observed Impacts: Montana June-July 2016

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Ada Montague, Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
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Despite some relief in early July when substantial precipitation fell in some basins, precipitation overall has been well below average through July along the Rocky Mountain Front and Upper Yellowstone for the second year in a row. Above-average temperatures coupled with diminished snowpack also led to early runoff. Low soil moisture levels depicted by NASA GRACE models illustrate the lack of June precipitation which impacted shallow groundwater and root zone moisture particularly along the Rocky Mountain Front and Upper and Lower Yellowstone. 

Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney has declared a “Drought Alert” in nine counties. 

Montana will be hosting four community drought forums in August and September 2016 to kick off the update process for its state drought response plan.

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Title slide from presentation on Observed Impacts: Montana June-July 2016 showing title, date, and Montana DNRC logo
DEWS Region(s)
Pacific Northwest
Climate Region(s)
Western Climate Region