A significant increase in spring precipitation (1.3 - 2.0 inches [3.3 - 5.1 cm]-RRB- has also occurred during this period for the eastern portion of the state. (montanaclimate.org)
Indeed, increased spring precipitation in recent years has apparently prevented what would otherwise be large snow - related declines in hydrologic yield (Pederson et al. 2011a). (montanaclimate.org)
The hot and dry weather in the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley caused an intense short - term drought to develop despite long - term drought being eliminated earlier in the year from heavy spring precipitation. (ncdc.noaa.gov)