Drought threatens parts of North America

Apr 20, 2021 at 01:52 PM CST
Drought continues to linger from eastern and southern Canada’s Prairies through the majority of the western United States into Mexico. This region has seen little to no improvement in drought status since last autumn, which is not a good sign for spring and summer. Spring precipitation in these areas is an absolute must. Without the moisture the region is destined to heat up very quickly during the late spring and summer, translating into greater potential for high pressure to build aloft sooner and more intensely than usual. Temperatures this spring will become a critical indicator of what may lie ahead for US crop areas.

Apr 20, 2021 at 01:52 PM CST

Drought continues to linger from eastern and southern Canada’s Prairies through the majority of the western United States into Mexico. This region has seen little to no improvement in drought status since last autumn, which is not a good sign for spring and summer. Spring precipitation in these areas is an absolute must. Without the moisture the region is destined to heat up very quickly during the late spring and summer, translating into greater potential for high pressure to build aloft sooner and more intensely than usual. Temperatures this spring will become a critical indicator of what may lie ahead for US crop areas.