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Grasses dry, not palatable for animals in Jefferson County, Colorado
2/19/2018 4:35:16 PM



CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Jefferson County, CO

Start Date: 2/18/2018 - End Date: 2/18/2018
Very dry brown grass, not palatable to wild & domestic animals. Snow accumulation since October 1 is 25 inches; this is 40 inches BELOW average for this time of year and 100 inches below seasonal normal for this location. Since October, have had a total of 3 inches of precipitation; average should be 5-6 by this time. CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Evergreen 4.2 SSE on 2/18/2018
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