Rainy weather over the Memorial Day weekend may have dampened outdoor events and postponed cookouts, but the precipitation added up to offset recent drought conditions in the region.

Local residents reported varying rainfall, depending on their location, ranging from 3.5 to 7 inches of rain over five days.

On Memorial Day, residents saw a rainy morning with an afternoon that was clear and bright, while residents in the southern part of the county had clear and sunny skies all day.

Ongoing precipitation will help replenish groundwater and restore rivers and streams to a more normal level for this time of year as temperatures remain seasonal for the remainder of the week.