Even after the strong winter we experienced across New York, there are growing concerns that some areas could still face drought conditions later this spring.
The National Weather Service office in Buffalo says portions of the region, particularly areas just east of Western New York, are already showing signs of dry conditions as we move toward the end of winter.
According to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor, precipitation totals remained low toward the end of 2025. As spring begins, experts say that could become more noticeable once plants, trees, and grasses begin actively growing and absorbing moisture from the soil…