Moderate drought has expanded, yet another dry fall in Mid-Michigan

Moderate drought has expanded, yet another dry fall in Mid-Michigan

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Although we’re not thinking about it quite as much this time of year, Moderate Drought has expanded around Mid-Michigan in the latest US Drought Monitor, issued on October 29th.

That moderate area extends from the western side of the US-10 corridor near Ludington, all the way into Bay and Saginaw counties, and extends northeast into northern Huron County.

The map is pictured below.

Even in areas that haven’t quite reached drought stage again, most of the TV5 viewing area is at least under abnormally dry conditions.

Outside of the southern parts of Michigan, most of the state has seen below-average rainfall through the fall season up to this point. Through November 2nd, Saginaw has had its 8th driest fall on record, with the results not as drastic in Flint at the 23rd driest.

Why Are Drought Conditions Important This Time Of Year?

It may not seem like drought conditions are quite as important this time of year compared to the growing season, but there are still some factors that are important.

If we continue to see these dry conditions continue and the ground freezes, it’s harder for the prec...