Temperatures were well below normal for all of Wyoming for the week ending November 20, 2022, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Temperatures were in a range of about 8 to 16 degrees below average for the majority of the State. A portion of extreme northeastern Wyoming saw temperatures as much as about 20 degrees below average.

Precipitation levels were at or below normal for much of the State. Precipitation levels were better in portions of western and north-central Wyoming. Isolated areas of the southwest received as much as 0.7 inches of precipitation. Parts of northern Wyoming received similar amounts of precipitation.

Wyoming saw an improvement in drought conditions according to the United States Drought Monitor report published on November 17, 2022. The amount of land rated drought free increased to 18.4 percent, compared to 14.1 percent the previous week. The amount of land rated abnormally dry fell to 24.8 percent, compared to 29.1 percent last week. Moderate drought was found in 28.2 percent of the State, a slight increase of 1.2 percentage points. Severe drought was found in 22.2 percent of Wyoming, a decrease of 0.5 percent points. Extreme drought conditions fell to 6.4 percent, compared to 7.1 percent the previous week.

Corn harvest was ongoing in Big Horn County. All other field work was finished for the season.

The cold weather continued in Lincoln County. Conditions were mostly dry. The precipitation that was received was minimal.

Conditions were also cold and dry in Goshen County. Corn harvest increased to 87 percent complete statewide, compared to 71 percent last week.

Hay and roughage supplies were rated 29 percent very short, 30 percent short, and 41 percent adequate, compared to 20 percent very short, 36 percent short, 42 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus last week.

Stock water supplies across Wyoming were rated 6 percent very short, 55 percent short, and 39 percent adequate, compared to 3 percent very short, 57 percent short, 39 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus last week.