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Latest Report - November 16, 2023

Greg Gust, NDDES Meteorologist

for Adnan Akyuz, Ph.D.
NDSU, AES
State Climatologist

Summary

Based on the Drought Monitor map valid on November 14th, published November 16th, just under 16% of the state is still in drought (at least D1, nearly all since June 6th), which is down only about a half percent over the past two week. Nearly 90,993 ND citizens remain in drought.
This week, the Drought severity and Coverage Index (DSCI) value is 57, down 31 points since early October.
Slightly warmer than average (for mid November) temperatures are expected through this coming weekend, with overall dry conditions persisting.
Cooler temperatures will push into and across the state Monday (northwest) and early Tuesday (southeast)... dropping near to below normal into and through the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.
However, no significant deep cold or snow is expected through the Thanksgiving weekend. And with an overall drying trend. A trend which could extend throughout the month, and beyond.

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