Drought conditions continued over all of southwest Minnesota in March. Precipitation was normal to half of normal, with drought rated severe to extreme over all of the area. There continued to be a lack of soil moisture as winter approached its end, since even normal winter precipitation is low compared to the warmer seasons. Also, the frozen ground forced runoff of what precipitation and snowmelt there was. 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 the winter wheat crop, which was also affected by poor germination conditions in the dry fall. Water restrictions continued to be few because of the low water usage, but the area was deemed vulnerable to even marginally dry weather if it developed in the spring and summer. Some effect was noted on livestock, although the majority of the livestock was in good condition despite persistent feed shortages.

Drought in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with below normal precipitation and runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. 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, MINNESOTA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with below normal precipitation and runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. 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 LYON, MINNESOTA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with below normal precipitation and runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. 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 MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with below normal precipitation and runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. 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 NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with below normal precipitation and runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. 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 PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with below normal precipitation and runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. 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 ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with below normal precipitation and runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. 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 COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with below normal precipitation and runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. 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.