Our recent stretch of dry weather has caused drought conditions to worsen across Western New York. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update, released on Thursday, most of the region is now under moderate drought conditions. That includes the entire western Southern Tier. The National Weather Service in Buffalo says while there will be several precipitation events through the weekend, this precipitation will likely be light and have very little influence on the developing drought conditions.
Areas in tan are under abnormally dry conditions; areas in yellow are under abnormally dry conditions. Graphic by the U.S. Drought Monitor
