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North Dakota is among much of the western United States where drought conditions persist and, says the National Weather Service, conditions are likely to worsen in the months ahead.
No snow cover and daily temperatures flirting with record highs signals a very welcome and early spring for North Dakota. The celebration could be short lived, however.
The National Weather Service on Monday issued their first-ever Drought Briefing, warning that severe drought conditions throughout most of the state are likely to “persist or worsen” through spring and well into the summer. It’s not good news for a state where agriculture is a major contributor to the economy and livelihood of many residents.