U.S. Weather/Crop Progress
U.S. Drought Monitor Weather Forecast: Over the next 5-7 days, the Plains, Midwest, and Northeast remain in a very active weather pattern; the greatest precipitation amounts are projected from northeast Texas into southern Missouri, where up to 5 inches of rain is forecast. With this active pattern, a shot of cold air out of Canada will impact temperatures all the way into the south, with below-normal temperatures. Temperatures are expected to be coolest over the central Plains with departures of up to 15 degrees below normal.
The 6-10 day outlooks show that the best chances for above-normal temperatures are in the southern United States from Texas to the Carolinas. Projections show that the below-normal temperatures could be experienced over the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and New England. A wetter than normal pattern looks to be likely as there are above-normal chances for precipitation above normal over areas from the Pacific Northwest, Central Plains, and most of the eastern United States. The greatest chances of above-normal precipitation are expected over the lower Mississippi River Valley and the Great Basin.
Follow this link to view current U.S. and international weather patterns and the future outlook: Weather and Crop Bulletin.