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Rains Brings End To Drought Conditions in the Northern Plains

Rains Brings End To Drought Conditions in the Northern Plains

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Rains over the northern plains have now wiped away most traces of dry soil.

South Dakota State Climatologist Dennis Todey says the latest drought monitor reflects those heavy rains…

 

Todey says the latest climate outlooks show some possibility of wet fields come harvest time…

 

Todey says the El Nino in the Pacific Ocean continues to get stronger, and that could lead to above normal temperatures this winter over the northern plains…

 

Todey says it appears the El Nino could continue into next year.

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