The drought extending from the previous year persisted through March across portions of northeast Montana. There were areas of improvement, specifically across Valley and Garfield counties and areas west, but otherwise drought conditions remained the same throughout the month of March.

Drought in NORTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-18 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Northern Valley County entered March experiencing Severe (D2) drought conditions. By March 20th, conditions had improved to Moderate (D1) drought conditions. This was due to the two to three inches of liquid equivalent precipitation that fell during the month, which was approximately twice the normal amount for the area. This occurred primarily during the first week of the month, during which a foot or more of snow fell.

Drought in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Daniels County entered March experiencing Severe (D2) drought conditions, which persisted through the month. The area received generally one and a half to two inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, which was up to twice the normal amount in some cases. Even so, this was a very dry winter across Sheridan County, so this did not provide enough moisture to make a significant impact on the drought during the month of March.

Drought in WESTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Western Roosevelt County entered March experiencing Severe (D2) drought conditions, which persisted through the month, although improvement was seen by April 3rd. The area received generally one to two inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, which was up to twice the normal amount.

Drought in EASTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Eastern Roosevelt County entered March experiencing Severe (D2) drought conditions, which persisted through the month, although improvement was seen by April 3rd. The area received generally one to one and a half inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, which was up to twice the normal amount.

Drought in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-18 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Central and southern Valley County entered March experiencing Severe (D2) drought conditions. By March 20th, conditions had improved to Moderate (D1) drought conditions. This was due to the two to three inches of liquid equivalent precipitation that fell during the month, which was approximately twice the normal amount for the area. This occurred primarily during the first week of the month, during which a foot or more of snow fell.

Drought in DANIELS, MONTANA
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Daniels County entered March experiencing Severe (D2) drought conditions, which persisted through the month. The area received generally one and a half to two inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, which was a little below normal for the area.