By Scott Nicholson
While rainfall has been rarely heavy, the persistent precipitation
of the last month has been enough to ease drought conditions.
Watauga County is currently rated as suffering “Moderate
drought” by the N.C. Drought Management Council. Watauga
is one of nine western North Carolina counties in the category,
though 11 others are in “Extreme drought” and three
are in “Severe drought.”
Under the classification, Watauga County water users are advised
to minimize non-essential water uses and continue public-awareness
and educational efforts. With about two inches of rain falling
this month, local water levels are recharging, with measurable
precipitation recorded on seven days in December. Last month,
about an inch and a half of precipitation was recorded.
The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center
predicts continued drought relief through March in the region.
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