Drought in Fort Collins Could Be Easing

Moisture levels in Fort Collins may downgrade our level of drought.  It looks like we have a wet September to thank, even if there was some flash flooding involved!

According to The Coloradoan, the level of drought in Northern Colorado could soon be lowered from "severe" to "moderate." Colorado Climate Center drought specialist Rebecca Smith says the drought probably won't be completely eliminated without more time and precipitation.

“I would say there was a fairly big improvement,” said Colorado Climate Center drought specialist Rebecca Smith. “We had one of our wetter Septembers. I don’t think that the drought was completely eliminated. That might take a little bit more time and a little bit more precipitation.”

City of Fort Collins rain gauges show the city has received between 1.1 inches and 2.6 inches of wet precipitation in the past 30 days, depending on location.

[via The Coloradoan.]

The National Weather Service forecast is calling for a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms over the next couple days.  Let's keep our fingers crossed for a little more moisture!