The Midwest, especially the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota, has seen significantly less snow than normal. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards expects that to continue due to warmer temperatures. “It’s not necessarily because we get less precipitation,” said Edwards. “For the rest of the winter, we’re not quite sure if it will be wetter or drier. El Nino doesn’t tell us a lot that way.” Fourth-quarter rains have improved soil moisture. “I think we’re in decent shape for this spring to start the 2024 season.”
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