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Archive Home > 2002 > December > 05 > Dry skies an omen of drought?

Dry skies an omen of drought?

By Rachel Odell / The Bulletin
December 5, 2002

Weeks of dry weather have left Oregon mountains with a paltry snow covering, possibly setting the stage for drought conditions if Mother Nature doesn't send rain or snow in coming months.

Since Oct. 1, precipitation in Central Oregon has been 33 percent of average, which is actually higher than....

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