A sharp contrast in the air masses causes severe weather—thunderstorms and tornadoes. The contrast can be in temperature or in the amount of moisture, particularly if there is a dry line of air behind the storm system, said K-State climatologist Mary Knapp. (Courtesy photo taken near Manhattan, Kansas, by Dan Donnert.)

March hopefully will bring more moisture

Woman removing weeds from her garden (Photo: iStock - lucentius)

Use weed clues to dig up fertility, soil compaction and moisture issues

Backyard flock members brave the snow in early January 2024 to enjoy a feed cake. (Image courtesy John Lovett.)

Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation

Woman with shovel cleaning snow. (Photo: iStock - Tanya-stock)

End of 2023 brought some moisture to Plains

Sourdough starter (Photo: iStock - Birol Dincer)

Sourdough starters

This is a map of the precipitation received between Oct. 24 and Oct. 31. (Photo courtesy Weather Underground.)

October rains bring hope for winter wheat grazing

Drought conditions remain unchanged in High Plains, expand in the South

Arctic air blasts much of the US