Utah drought, fire danger worsens with dry spell
It’s been an entire month since a measurable amount of rain has fallen in Salt Lake City. And according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 60% of the state has fallen into severe drought. National Weather Service Lead Meteorologist Christine Kruse says little relief is expected in the coming weeks. If current conditions persist, drought and fire risks will likely worsen, and much of the next snowpack could be absorbed by parched soil before reaching reservoirs. … The months of June and July are typically dry. The average is just under an inch-and-a-half of rain for both months in Salt Lake City. But this year, the state didn’t receive even a quarter of that average, and the whole state is seeing the impact of abnormally dry weather.
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