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Lancaster County stays free of drought
October 25, 2026
Lancaster County remains free of drought, with zero percent abnormally dry conditions as of the week of October 20-26, 2026. Drought relief that began in mid-September continues through late October following above-normal summer and early autumn precipitation.
Blanchard's Cricket Frogs seek overwintering sites
October 25, 2026
s were recorded at three locations between October 18 and October 21, indicating continued fall activity in the threatened species before hibernation begins in late October. The species uses these weeks to search for overwintering sites in terrestrial burrows and soil cracks along wetlands, where they hibernate during the cold months, beginning in late October.
Reptiles active before winter hibernation
October 25, 2026
Sixteen reptile observations in the past 14 days include s, Plains Garter Snakes, and Common Snapping Turtles recorded between October 12 and October 23. Late October captures these species before they enter hibernation, with activity only in daytime in spring and fall for this species that is active both day and night in summer.
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