CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Most areas across western Massachusetts picked up around a half inch of rainfall on Thursday. How to help victims of Hurricane Helene For September, Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee picked up .70 inches of rain. On average September usually has around 3.9 inches of rain. So it has been a dry month. According to the latest U.S. drought monitor, all of western Massachusetts is now in the abnormally dry category. In October, the good news is that it is calling for wetter-than-average conditions for New England. Weather News How much rainfall in September 2024 Watch: Florida home goes up in flames in dangerous flooding How to help victims of Hurricane Helene ‘Please help’: Tampa Bay residents take to social media to get help for loved ones Adam Strzempko is a meteorologist who has been a part of the 22News team since 1996. Follow the 22News Storm Team on X @22NewsStormTeam and view his bio to see more of his work.