Dry Winter and Spring

In spite of all the snow we had this winter the water content was approximately half of a normal winter. This spring also has been dry with below normal rainfall. "Most areas need 2-6 inches of rain to elevate the current drought conditions." 

Check out this article from the Portland Press Herald.

http://contributors.pressherald.com/news/the-maine-forecast/all-of-maine-is-now-in-abnormally-dry-status/

The graphic below is from Monday May 18th morning weather report. This only refers to rainfall deficit for the first 18 days of May.