The majority of Wyoming remained dry for the week ending July 3, 2022, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.

Some southern and eastern parts of the State received slightly above average levels of precipitation. In many areas of the north and far west, however, precipitation was minimal.

Temperatures were mostly above normal. In parts of south-western Wyoming, temperatures ran as much as 8 degrees above normal.

According to the United States Drought Monitor for June 30, 2022, the amount of land that was drought free increased to 12.8 percent, up from 7.8 percent last week. The amount of land rated as abnormally dry was 27.9 percent, down slightly from 28.5 percent last week. Moderate drought fell to 31.4 percent of the State, compared to 35.7 percent last week. Severe drought increased to 24.3 percent, compared to 23.5 percent last week. Extreme drought was down slightly to 3.6 percent, compared to 4.5 percent last week.

In Goshen County, pasture conditions were deteriorating. Localized rains alleviated dry conditions in some areas though the greater part of the county still suffered from drought.

A report from Lincoln County indicated good weather last week, though more moisture was still needed for crop growth, as cool nights were affecting plant growth. Farmers were no longer seeing runoff from rivers and streams.

A report from Platte County indicated the dry conditions persisted. The few showers that were received had little benefit to keep grasses growing. Decreased irrigation allocations were inhibiting crop growth and worsening crop condition.

Sheridan County was slowly emerging from the drought with more rain this year than in previous years.

Irrigation water supplies across the State were rated 12 percent poor, 40 percent fair, and 48 percent good, compared to 14 percent poor, 46 percent fair, 39 percent good, and 1 percent excellent last week.

Stock water supplies across Wyoming were rated 3 percent very short, 18 percent short, 75 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus, compared to 17 percent short and 83 percent adequate last week.