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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