WAWG
For the week ending April 17
Higher temperatures lead to more field work in Washington
There were 6.0 days suitable for work. Pasture conditions were reported as 0% very poor, 0 % poor, 30% fair, 65% good and 5% excellent. Temperatures throughout the state ranged from the 28 degrees to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures were warmer than usual for this time of year.
Throughout the state, the weather alternated between warm and sunny to cloudy with light rain. Apples, pears and plums were in full bloom in Snohomish and Chelan counties. Fruit growers used frost control measures. In Whatcom County, berries responded well to the warm temperatures.
Pastures grew well, which allowed cattlemen to move their cattle out to pasture. Hay and pastures looked great throughout the state. In some counties, such as Kittitas and Adams, alfalfa was ahead of normal development. This caused alfalfa producers to start preparing for a first cutting early.
Potatoes, onions, peas, and corn were planted throughout the state as temperatures rose and fields dried out. Overall, Washington had enough warmth and the proper moisture content to push forward with planting.
