Massachusetts should get ‘much-welcomed’ rain, even snow in spots amid ‘Critical Drought’ as wildfires keep burning ...

While there is a chance for rain in the forecast, state officials declared that the drought in Massachusetts has reached a ...

A map released by EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper showed a “Level 3 - Critical Drought” persisting in all regions of the state ...

Yes, that was actual rain, and a storm system could bring even more to drought-stricken Massachusetts later this week.

The U.S. Drought Monitor currently classifies just over 66% of the state as being in a severe drought covering most of the ...

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor that came out Thursday shows just about all of western Massachusetts in the Severe Drought ...

With 37 active wildfires across the state, Massachusetts officials said Tuesday that more of the state is now in critical ...

Most of the state received less than an inch of rain over the last 30 days, which is 3 to 4.5 inches below normal.

Weather stations across Massachusetts are registering rainfall deficits of 6 to 10 inches this season. Boston is running 7.4 inches below the norm while Springfield is 10 inches behind the ...

"A single rainstorm can only replenish a small amount of lost moisture in the soil, offering temporary relief from drought ...

The size and severity of the drought in Massachusetts is growing. Often a major storm is needed to reset the jetstream.

State officials characterized the drought in Massachusetts as being in a "critical" stage across most of the state Tuesday.