(Omaha World-Herald/Omaha.com) -- The Omaha World-Herald reports that "for the first time in eight years, no part of Nebraska is in a drought as the state heads into spring" and that "the good news is reflected in reservoirs that are healthier than they've been in some time." On the other hand, the "western Panhandle is abnormally dry and stream flows and soil moisture levels are below normal. So conditions are in place for a slip back into drought." In central and eastern Nebraska, soils remain saturated from last year's heavy rains.
"Lake McConaughy near Ogallala, Nebraska's largest reservoir, is 48.5% full and about 8 feet higher than it was a year ago at this time." Inflows into the lake are about 69% of normal, while snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is about normal, Svoboda said, although behind last year. "Harlan County Reservoir, another major Nebraska lake, is at its normal water level." See the story at <http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10591602>
