We have been told repeatedly since last summer that we are in a drought. So why is the grass on my not-yet-mowed lawn so tall and lush — isn’t it supposed to be dry and crunchy?
Sarah Jamison, a hydrologist with the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, has a concise explanation: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”
“It’s true our surface level conditions are rebounded nicely, we’ve had some nice recharge events …