The Condition Monitoring Star of the Week was posted on February 6th by observer with station number NC-WK-6 in Wake County, NC. We chose this report because of the variety of information it contains. Information about the transition from wet to dry is especially helpful for decision makers such as the NC Drought Management Advisory Council who reviews condition monitoring reports each week to determine the drought status for the state. Can you think of ways conditions have changed from last week, a few weeks ago, last month to this week or month? Has soil moisture, water levels, water quality, animal activity or plant development changed? Adding this kind of information to your reports can help us better understand how conditions change over time. Remember, you are providing unique information that typical weather stations do not. This is one more way you can enhance your reports. Try it next time! Thanks for setting a great example NC-WK-6!
Categories
Plants and Wildlife
Water Supply and Quality
With less precipitation this week than we saw in previous weeks, the
ground is starting to show signs of drying out somewhat. The previously
very soggy areas of the yard and now just damp on the surface. Plants
are largely dormant for the most part with some patches of green grass
in the yard. The creek remains full and the water is clear. The pond is
also full with a steady flow over the spillway. We saw a small herd of
white tailed deer passing through the yard this afternoon. Birds are
frequenting the bird feeders along with the usual squirrels and we have
three mallards that frequent the pond.
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