By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Although there may have been a few frowns on the faces of those planning to spend time outdoors as spring break kicked off for many people this week, most faces likely wore a smile as much needed moisture fell in Hays and across much of Kansas Sunday and Monday.

According to official statistics from the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town, the two-day moisture total was 0.76 inches. It was the first moisture of the month.

Prior to this week’s rain, drizzle and wet snow, the last time rain fell in Hays was Feb. 20 with just 0.01 inch recorded. On Feb. 11, 0.09 of an inch of rain was measured.

Hays has seen 1.36 inches of rain so far in 2018. The season’s snowfall to date is 9.0 inches.