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Look Back
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- Since the start of the year Easterwood Airport has recorded a total of 9.54 inches of rain.
- The last measurable was 0.87 in. on Saturday April 4th and 2.38 inches on Thursday April 2nd 11th, as recorded by the onsite Tempest weather station. Prior to that there was 1.70 inches on Wednesday March 11th.
- Precipitation during the month of March was slightly less, by 1-2 inches, than normal.
- Temperatures were 4.5 - 5.4 F warmer than normal for March.
- Soil moisture on the last day of March was 7 inches below normal for a typical March. Soil moisture is a primary indicator of drought.
- As of 24 March Brazos County is in a severe to extreme drought. Over the next three months drought conditions are expected to improve, but still persist. This will place additional stress to the flowers that bees visit and result in lower honey yields and stronger tasting honey.
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| Weekly Outlook |
The outlook for the week of April 6-10 is for slightly below normal temperatures and a 40-50% chance of above normal precipitation. |
| Monthly Outlook |
The outlook for the month of April is for a 40-50% chance of above normal temperatures, 33-40% chance of above normal precipitation, and the improvement of drought conditions. |
| Seasonal Outlook |
The outlook for April, May and June is for a 50-60% chance of above normal temperatures, typical levels of precipitation, and the improvement of drought conditions. |