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FREESE-NOTIS
UNITED STATES WEATHER AND CROP COMMENTS


3:00 PM, Tuesday, January 28, 2025


6-10 Day Forecast Map

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS

    MIDWEST - For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, corn belt temperatures will average near 40.9 F which is 11.8F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.58". Approximately 66% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 66%. For the 6-10 day outlook, February 2-February 6, the western corn belt temperatures will be BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

    NORTHEAST - For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 34.0 F which is .7 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.64". 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, February 2-February 6, The Megalopolis temperatures will be BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL.

    DELTA/SOUTHEAST - For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, delta area temperatures will average near 53.3 F which is 8.9 F from normal. Rainfall will average 1.30". Approximately 100% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 100%.For the 6-10 day outlook, February 2-February 6, the Delta region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL. The southeast region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL.

    NORTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, spring wheat temperatures will average near 31.9 F which is 15.9 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.02". 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, February 2-February 6, the spring wheat temperatures will be BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

    SOUTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, winter wheat temperatures will average near 45.7 F which is 13.1 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.32". Approximately 54% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 54%.For the 6-10 day outlook, February 2-February 6, the winter wheat temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

    CROP/LIVESTOCK/ENERGY IMPACTS

      MIDWEST - Livestock feed needs will be normal for this time of the year.

      DELTA/SOUTHEAST - Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.

      NORTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.

      SOUTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.


      PAST WEATHER/SHORT-RANGE FORECAST


1-5 Day Forecast Map

MIDWESTERN U.S. (NE to OH and central MN to southern IL)

    Yesterday's temperatures across the western corn belt averaged 69.0 F about 5.8 F from normal. Rainfall averaged 0.07". Approximately 4% of the area received a 0.25" or more. Yesterday's temperatures across the eastern corn belt averaged 71.5 F about 7.8 F from normal. Rainfall averaged 0.01". Approximately 0% of the area will received a 0.25" or more.

    For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, corn belt temperatures will average near 40.9 F which is 11.8F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.58". Approximately 66% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 66%.


6-10 Day Forecast Map SOUTHEASTERN U.S. (Delta east to Carolinas)

    For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, delta area temperatures will average near 53.3 F which is 8.9 F from normal. Rainfall will average 1.30". Approximately 100% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 100%.

    For the 6-10 day outlook, February 2-February 6, the Delta region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL. The southeast region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL.


NORTHERN PLAINS (ND to northern NE, eastern MT, eastern WY, northwest MN)

    Yesterday's temperatures across the spring wheat belt averaged 57.8 F about 1.5 F from normal. Rainfall averaged 0.12". Approximately 11% of the area received a 0.25" or more.

    For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, spring wheat temperatures will average near 31.9 F which is 15.9 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.02". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.


SOUTHERN PLAINS (southern NE to northern TX)

    Yesterday's temperatures across the winter wheat belt averaged 72.3 F about 7.3 F from normal. Rainfall averaged 0.04". Approximately 7% of the area received a 0.25" or more.

    For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, winter wheat temperatures will average near 45.7 F which is 13.1 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.32". Approximately 54% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 54%.


NORTHEASTERN U.S. MEGALOPOLIS

    For the 1-5 day outlook January 28-February 2, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 34.0 F which is .7 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.64". 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, February 2-February 6, The Megalopolis temperatures will be BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL.


EXTENDED OUTLOOK & GENERAL OVERVIEW OF U.S. PATTERN

    For the 6-10 day outlook, February 2-February 6, the western corn belt temperatures will be BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.


1-10 Day and 1-15 Precipitation Forecast Map


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