The featured map displays IEM estimated precipitation departures for the past 365 days. A remarkable contrast is depicted over the state with northeastern Iowa indicated to be 15-25 inches above average while parts of southern Iowa are 5-15 inches below average! The big snowfalls this winter season have only enhanced this difference. The US Drought Monitor, which tracks drought conditions for this country, has this area in southern Iowa highlighted with D1 "Moderate Drought" depicted.

Voting:
Good = 12
Bad = 1
Abstain = 1