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 ...

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

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

On Tuesday a level 3 critical drought was declared for most of Massachusetts. While some much-needed rain is on the way this ...

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

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

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.

The fires flaring up amid a historic drought produce acrid smoke that can carry aggravating pollutants, including fine ...

Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from ...

This fall, the Northeast has been unusually dry. Drought and below-average rainfall are increasing the risk of wildfires.

A couple more dry, sunny days in the 50°s ahead of some needed rain. A soaking wet Thursday with showers lingering Friday ...