Missouri’s drought alert is expected to expire at the end of March. That’s according to state climatologist Zach Leasor, who said, despite that, Missouri is struggling to shake the past several years of drought. He said the above average snowfall over this winter...
Missouri’s state climatologist said drought conditions have improved heading into spring planting, but much of the Show-Me State remains dry. Zach Leasor said the above average snowfall over the winter recharged some soil moisture, but it has not completely fixed the...
There have been a few chilly mornings in parts of Missouri so far this month, but the state is still waiting for its first freeze. Zach Leasor, State Climatologist with the University of Missouri – Columbia, said it should happen soon. “This time of year, we start...
The heavy rains that have nearly eliminated the drought in Missouri may reap another benefit in a few months – better fall foliage. State Climatologist Zach Leasor described the last two falls in Missouri as “kind of a bust.” “A lot of that was due to drought stress...
Summer 2024 hasn’t turned into a major scorcher, yet. Numerous rounds of rain and thunderstorms have helped keep high temperatures in Missouri at bay, for the most part. But that will likely change, according to State Climatologist Zach Leasor. “If we look at some of...
