Over 85% of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin face severe drought due to lack of snow and rainfall, posing risks to agriculture, wildfires, and wildlife.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are experiencing abnormally dry conditions due to a lack of snow and rainfall during winter, with over 85% of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin suffering from drought. If conditions worsen, the region could face increased wildfire danger, lower lake and river levels, stressed pasture and row crops, and higher hay prices in Wisconsin. In Minnesota, severe drought could impact corn growers and bears searching for food.
February 25, 2024
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