FREESE-NOTIS
UNITED STATES WEATHER AND CROP COMMENTS
5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2026
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS
MIDWEST - For the 1-5 day outlook March 17-March 22, corn belt temperatures will average near 41.5 F which is -3.2F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.05". Approximately 3% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 3%. For the 6-10 day outlook, March 22-March 26, the western corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.
NORTHEAST - For the 1-5 day outlook March 17-March 22, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 34.3 F which is -10.4 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.39". 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, March 22-March 26, The Megalopolis temperatures will be BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.
DELTA/SOUTHEAST - For the 1-5 day outlook March 17-March 22, delta area temperatures will average near 56.5 F which is .2 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.01". 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, March 22-March 26, the Delta region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW NORMAL. The southeast region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL.
NORTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - For the 1-5 day outlook March 17-March 22, spring wheat temperatures will average near 26.6 F which is -7.4 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.10". 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, March 22-March 26, the spring wheat temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.
SOUTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - For the 1-5 day outlook March 17-March 22, winter wheat temperatures will average near 52.6 F which is 5.5 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, March 22-March 26, the winter wheat temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW NORMAL.
CROP/LIVESTOCK/ENERGY IMPACTS
MIDWEST - Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.
DELTA/SOUTHEAST - Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.
NORTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - Colder than normal temperatures will increase livestock feed needs.
SOUTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.
PAST WEATHER/SHORT-RANGE FORECAST
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 March 17-March 22, corn belt temperatures will average near 41.5 F which is -3.2F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.05". Approximately 3% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 3%.
SOUTHEASTERN U.S. (Delta east to Carolinas)
For the 1-5 day outlook March 17-March 22, delta area temperatures will average near 56.5 F which is .2 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.01". 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, March 22-March 26, the Delta region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW 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 March 17-March 22, spring wheat temperatures will average near 26.6 F which is -7.4 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.10". 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 March 17-March 22, winter wheat temperatures will average near 52.6 F which is 5.5 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%.
NORTHEASTERN U.S. MEGALOPOLIS
For the 1-5 day outlook March 17-March 22, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 34.3 F which is -10.4 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.39". 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, March 22-March 26, The Megalopolis temperatures will be BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK & GENERAL OVERVIEW OF U.S. PATTERN
For the 6-10 day outlook, March 22-March 26, the western corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.
 
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