North Texas remains abnormally dry even after recent rainfall.
Driving the news: Dallas-Fort Worth drought conditions are likely to improve, according to a monthlong outlook from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
The eastern part of Collin and Dallas counties are currently experiencing a moderate drought, while the western stretch of the region is experiencing dry conditions.
Flashback: D-FW only recorded 1.3 inches of precipitation last month, more than an inch less than normal, per the National Weather Service.
January recorded even less — 0.93 inches of precipitation — well below the norm of 2.53 inches for the month.
What's next: Dry conditions are expected to return after a drizzly day. Rain chances are low Thursday through Monday, per the NWS.
Rainfall is slightly ahead of normal this month with more than 1.7 inches recorded.
