After a very dry 2012, we have definitely turned the corner precipitation-wise since the first of the year thanks to multiple storm systems.
National precipitation departure for 2013:
Notice how Virginia down to Louisiana, and back up to the Great Lakes, are the only areas that have seen a surplus this year
Virginia precipitation surplus for 2013 thus far:
The scale on the right shows how many inches above normal we are since January 1st.
Here is where we were at the end of 2012:
A decent portion of the huge 2012 deficit has improved since then, as shown by the precipitation surplus for January 2013:
Precipitation departure levels for February 2013 thus far:
Some of the long-term computer models suggest enough occasional storms over the coming weeks to keep the surplus levels in tact.
