Parts of Lyon County and several neighboring counties to our west and south will close the year drier than normal.
Abnormally dry conditions officially cover southwest Lyon County just west of Olpe, according to the latest information from the US Drought Monitor. Most of Chase County is abnormally dry, as are far northwest Greenwood County and western Morris County.
There have been no significant changes to the Drought Monitor coverage maps now for two weeks, despite widespread snowfall approaching six inches for some area residents in mid-December.
Rain is expected areawide for the upcoming weekend, with anywhere from half an inch to over 2 inches possible through early Sunday morning. The Drought Monitor won’t have an update until Jan. 2.
