Water conditions are improving
strongAround 90.3mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 20.8mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 4, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
Valid until Oct 9, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
Recent data period: Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 28, 2026.
Years with usable data: 9 of 10.
Historical dataset: era5.
Samples: 135.
Method: rolling-sum-v2-anchor-lookback-2026-09-21.
hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops
Frost is possible this week
activeLows could dip to about 1.8°C on 2026-10-17 — under the 2°C frost line that damages buds and tender leaves. Orchards, gardens, and tender crops may face damage.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 4, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC.
Valid until Oct 7, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
local commerce
A dry stretch is forming
high8 dry days in a row could start 2026-10-10. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 4, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC.
Valid until Oct 9, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
agriculture · local commerce · road transport
A cold stretch is on the way
medium5 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-10-13. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 4, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC.
Valid until Oct 7, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce