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Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Early Warning Update for the Northeast
June 28, 2023

Much of Connecticut and Portions of Western and Southeastern New York Saw Deteriorating Conditions Mid-Month

Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Early Warning Update for the Northeast
July 14, 2023

Too Much Rain Relief in Some Areas

For more information, visit the Northeast DEWS Dashboard.

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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region - June 2023
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June 16, 2023
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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region for March–May 2023. Dated June 2023.

The Northeast had its 19th-warmest spring at 1.1°F above normal. This spring was among the 20 warmest since 1895 for 8 of the 12 Northeast states. The Northeast saw 81% of normal spring precipitation, in the driest third of all years. This spring was among the 20 driest since 1895 for 3 of the 12 Northeast states.

Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Early Warning Update for the Northeast
June 9, 2023

Drought Develops in Maine, New York, and Vermont; Record 30-Day Rainfall Deficits in Central New York

 

 

 

Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Early Warning Update for the Northeast
May 24, 2023

Mixed Hydrological Signals Hold Most of the Region in Status Quo—But Teetering Toward Dryness

 

 

Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Northeast
April 28, 2023

Patchy Moderate Drought (D1) Returns to Southern New England and Southeastern New York

 

Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Northeast
March 23, 2023

New York and New England Remain Drought Free, but Abnormal Dryness Lingers on Long Island.

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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region - March 2023
Document Date
March 17, 2023
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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region for December 2022–February 2023. Dated March 2023.

The Northeast had its second-warmest winter at 4.9°F above normal. It was among the five warmest for all 12 states, with Massachusetts being record warm. The Northeast saw 107% of normal winter precipitation, in the middle third of all years. 

Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Northeast
February 24, 2023

Abnormally dry (D0) conditions drop to less than 2% coverage in the region. The lack of snow is still a concern.

Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Northeast
January 24, 2023

Most Areas of the Northeast Have Recovered from the Drought.

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