By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
Despite easing drought conditions in much of western Kansas, Ellis County still has a moderate drought, according to the Kansas Drought Monitor, released today.
The monitor shows moderate drought conditions in an area from Rush and Barton counties to the Nebraska border.
No precipitation is in the forecast for Hays through Wednesday, with highs in the upper 50s on Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather report from the K-State Ag Research Center says Hays has received .69 inches of rain this month and 24.11 inches year to date, which is above the yearly average of 22.94 inches of precipitation.
Hays received almost 4 inches of rain in November but experienced dry conditions earlier in the fall.