Making the most out of a possibly hot, dry summer
May 2020 has been hot and dry, with gusty winds 46 to 49 mph buffeting Ouray for two days last week Daytime highs have averaged 68.9 degrees, nights 39.9. Normal May highs are 63.5 degrees, lows 37.7.
It’s tough to keep plants thriving under hot, dry and windy conditions, and unfortunately this summer looks to bring more of the same. NOAA’s May 21 three-month (June, July, August) prediction is fora hot, dry summer.
The current water year trends drier with every passing month. As of Monday, May...