Very gradually the drought is receding. The worst remains in the south of the state and north of Remi County.i have seen map Updated weekly by the US Drought Monitor. Earlier in the year, a severe drought swept across the south. Now he is confined to parts of four counties, and only to the southern part of those counties. Some of the biggest improvements are in Owyhee County. Severe drought seems to be the most persistent in most areas of Twin Falls County.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture explains that snowfall is above average statewide.but Department of Agriculture It suggests that spring runoff will need to be higher to meet water supply demand.

January is drier than normal, and southern Idaho looks dry in late February. It may not be long before additional snow falls. The USDA also reminds us that nearly three-quarters of the state remains very dry when we add moderate to severe drought areas.

Some scientists explain that it could take years for the arid conditions to ease. It may take several years of snowy winters.

If the dry cycle comes to an end, we’ll have something to celebrate. In the winter of 2016-2017 we had a lot of snow. It caused severe spring floods. Then the mostly dry winter resumed.

Dry or not, I still believe that human wisdom will come up with a solution. Diverting water from the Great Lakes or the Missouri River is expensive, but from everything I’ve read, it’s not impossible.