Market Perspectives November 15, 2013

U.S. Weather/Crop Progress


U.S. Drought Monitor Weather Forecast: 

The NWS HPC Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) calls for moderate precipitation across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies of Idaho and Montana and the mountains of western Colorado. Precipitation accumulations of approximately one inch are expected along a north-south corridor extending from the lower Mississippi River Valley to the Upper Great Lakes.

The 3-7 day outlooks call for a high probability of above-normal temperatures across most of the West and the Eastern tier, while below-normal temperatures are expected across the Southern Plains and South. Below-normal precipitation is expected across most of the West and central Great Plains while there is a high probability of above-normal precipitation across the eastern third of the Lower 48. Follow this link to view current U.S. and international weather patterns and the future outlook: Weather and Crop Bulletin