FREESE-NOTIS
EVENING WEATHER UPDATE

6:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025

MIDWESTERN U.S.

6:00 PM CDT, Mon Dec 22, 2025

MIDWEST U.S. - 1

This Christmas week and the next, the Midwest is expected to experience above-normal temperatures, with highs reaching the 50s in many areas, followed by a sharp drop to the 20s by Sunday. The 6 to 10 day maps show colder than normal weather over the northern cornbelt extending into the eastern cornbelt, but the 11-15 day temperature departure maps show temperatures returning to near normal in these areas. Livestock producers should prepare for fluctuating conditions, as strong winds (gusts up to 47 mph) and potential fog could stress animals and complicate transportation. For transportation, the warmer-than-usual temperatures will likely reduce snow and ice risks, but high winds and occasional fog may still pose challenges. In Brazil's soybean regions, the 1-5 day outlook shows slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures (76.2B0F) with moderate rainfall, while the 6-10 day period predicts near-normal temperatures (79.6B0F) and increased rainfall, with 71% of the area receiving over 0.25 inches. These conditions are favorable for soybean growth but may require careful field management to avoid waterlogging. For the 1-5 day outlook December 22-December 27, corn belt temperatures will average near 49.1 F which is 20.9F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.22". Approximately 6% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 6%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, December 27-December 31, the western corn belt temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be normal. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook January 1-January 5, the western corn belt temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Above normal. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Above normal.

SOUTHEASTERN U.S.

For the 1-5 day outlook December 22-December 27, delta area temperatures will average near 66.3 F which is 23.3 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.04". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, December 27-December 31, the Delta region temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal. The southeast region temperatures will be normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook January 1-January 5, the Delta temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be normal. The southeast region temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

PLAINS

For the 1-5 day outlook December 22-December 27, winter wheat temperatures will average near 57.5 F which is 27.1 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, December 27-December 31, the winter wheat temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Above normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook January 1-January 5, the winter wheat temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Above normal.

NORTHERN PLAINS

For the 1-5 day outlook December 22-December 27, spring wheat temperatures will average near 32.2 F which is 17.2 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.04". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, December 27-December 31, the spring wheat temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook January 1-January 5, the spring wheat temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Above normal.

NORTHEAST

For the 1-5 day outlook December 22-December 27, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 37.8 F which is 3.0 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.40". Approximately 75% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 75%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, December 27-December 31, The Megalopolis temperatures will be Below normal. Rainfall will be normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook January 1-January 5, The Megalopolis temperatures will be normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

SOUTH AMERICAN TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION MAPS

For the 1-5 day outlook December 22-December 27, Brazil Corn area temperatures will average near 77.2 F which is 1.9 from normal. Rainfall will average 1.91. Approximately 82% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of %.

For the 6-10 day outlook December 28 -January 1, Brazil Corn area temperatures will average near 78.7 F which is 3.4 from normal. Rainfall will average 1.83". Approximately 85% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.

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