WAWG
From NASS
The statewide temperature differential for the month of March ranged from 4° F below to 2° F above normal. A low temperature was reported at 10° F in the northeast region. A high temperature was reported at 74° F in the western region. Washington had a normal March in terms of moisture and average temperature. Snow accumulation looked good in the Cascades and northern Columbia River Basin of Washington and British Columbia. Water storage reservoirs across Washington were in decent shape as well.
There were no reports of crop damage so far this winter. Several berry producers in western Washington were waiting to see how much damage the cold week in February may have done to their crops. In the western region, days suitable for fieldwork were held back due to wet conditions. Livestock operations continued feeding. Raspberry producers pruned canes. Some strawberry acreage was planted. Tree fruit buds continued to swell. Most dormant pruning and spraying was complete.
In the central region, cold temperatures prevailed in the night. Calving continued with normal mortality reported. Some fruit growers used frost prevention measures and some pear growers sprayed their orchards with clay product to repel insects. Fruit trees in the more temperate regions of the Columbia Gorge were already in bloom.
In east central Washington, field tillage continued and some planting began. Spring grain seeding began in several counties. Winter wheat condition looked good.