Weather
A contrast of temperatures across the Heartland
On the Plains, bitterly cold air is returning to Nebraska, Montana, and the Dakotas, preceded and accompanied by some light snow. Wednesday’s temperatures plunged below -20° in northern Montana, maintaining stress on livestock. In stark contrast, warm, windy weather prevails across the southern half of the Plains.
Across the Corn Belt, cold, breezy conditions and snow showers are returning to the upper Midwest, where livestock have endured several weeks of wet or snowy weather, along with occasional Arctic outbreaks. Mild weather prevails across the remainder of the Corn Belt in advance of a cold front.
In the South, sudden warmth has replaced a sharp cold snap. Producers in Deep South Texas and southern Louisiana continue to monitor temperature-sensitive crops in the wake of the January 7-8 freezes.
In the West, a potent storm has moved inland and is currently centered over the northern Intermountain West, resulting in widespread snow and wind. Very cold air remains entrenched across the Northwest, while warm, windy weather covers the Southwest.
Forecast High Temperatures (National)
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