Drought conditions continued over all of southeast South Dakota in January. Precipitation was below to well below normal, although with the low midwinter normals, even greater precipitation would have been unlikely to change the dry soil conditions. There was little noted in the way of new effects of the drought, with the dry conditions giving a poor outlook for the Spring and Summer, including poor germination of the winter wheat crop during the dry fall. Water restrictions continued to be few during the winter because of the low water usage, but the area was becoming more vulnerable to even marginally weather if it developed in the spring and summer. Drought was generally listed as continued severe to extreme for the area.

Drought in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, with below to much below normal precipitation during the month bringing no relief. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.