Snowpack in much of the region was at record low levels at the end of winter, but above average snow and rain in the following months led to improving drought conditions in much of the region.

• 此区大部分范围内的积雪厚度，再冬季末期创下新低，然而接下来几个月的降雪和降雨量却又比往年平均值高，缓和了稍早的乾旱情形。