Winter wheat behind recent years coming out of dormancy. Widespread uneven establishment is evident. Abandonment higher than normal. Biomass low for grazing. The area was under drought conditions during Summer 2000.
Moisture is the limiting factor for winter wheat, rangeland, and pastures.
View the images California and Southwest Precipitation got off to a late start. Normal rainy season is October through March. Difference from Normal increases as you travel north. Recent April rainfall was very beneficial. Snow pack and reservoir levels lower than normal.