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Will Snowfall Increase Soil Moisture in Drought-Stricken Areas?

2013-02-12 22:25:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

Source: Answer Plot Advisor, WinField Except for the Pacific Northwest and state of Louisiana, much of the area west of the Mississippi River is still experiencing severe to exceptional drought, causing real concern that last year's drought will extend into the 2013 growing season. Snow can certainly help return moisture to the soils in some of these areas, but a lot needs to fall to make an impact; 10 in. of snow only equals about an inch of rain. read more

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