⚠️ Even in a “dry” pattern, local heavy rain can still happen
Part of the Polar Vortex is still active over Canada
👉 Cold air can still drop south — especially into the northern & eastern U.S.
👉 Storm tracks shift north →
Drier South → more active storms in the central U.S.
Snowpack in parts of the West is below 50% of normal
Soil moisture is already below average
👉 This means: