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Hoeven declares drought emergency for ND

NWS Drought Update

Montana’s Snowpack Bodes Well—If It Doesn’t Melt Too Fast

Normal snowpack won't compensate for dry Plains

Climate Prediction Center Forecasts La Nina Event to Continue

Banking on Spring

Snowpack Comparison water years 2007-2008 for February 11 – March 3

Snowpack at least average

National Drought Mitigation Center hosts Montana Drought Tools Workshop March 12 (pdf)

2 reports urge big changes in water usage in West

Montana Weather/Precipitation Summary (pdf)

Early snowpack measurements high

National Integrated Drought Information System

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