Drought will remain a significant factor for many on the Plains through April and the months ahead, meanwhile plentiful snowfall will benefit the Western U.S. and Northern Plains. Let's start with the current drought monitor, released today. Exceptional Drought conditions, the warmer color, covers parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. That's a snapshot of conditions during the past week. Here's how some of those values have changed during the past month. Although drought does remain