John Baranick

DTN Meteorologist
John Baranick

John Baranick graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's of science degree in meteorology and a minor in agronomy. He has been a meteorologist with DTN since 2011.

John uses his forecasts to comment on its impacts to different industries and helping customers make important business decisions. His comments have been received by clients in the aviation, transportation, energy, and agriculture industries worldwide.

John works out of the Burnsville, Minnesota, office.

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  • DTN Ag Weather Brief

    Warm air has pushed lake-effect snow out of the Great Lakes on Wednesday afternoon. A cold front will dive south out of Canada tonight and bring slightly cooler air into the northern portions of the country for Thursday. At...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Temperatures rising and some precipitation going into December with a couple of storm systems, good rain forecast for Argentina, and increasing wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

  • Precipitation during the next week shows some heftier amounts from the Southern Plains through the Northeast and areas to the south. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    While temperatures moderate closer to or above normal in the coming days, the upper-air pattern will be active, creating two storm systems that will follow similar tracks from the Southern Plains to the Northeast late this week...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Temperatures rising going into December with a couple of storm systems, a break in the rain for parts of southern Brazil and increasing wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Temperatures rising going into December, a break in the rain for parts of southern Brazil, and increasing wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Colder temperatures and snow in the Plains, heavy rain in southern Brazil and typical wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Rainfall forecast through Nov. 28 is widespread across Brazil, but there are some notable pockets of dryness in the forecast. And some areas in central Brazil may not get enough rain (circled). (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    Scattered showers have returned, or started, in central Brazil for their wet season. They are coming at a somewhat regular pace this week, but is it enough to turn around the recent stretch of heat and dryness?

  • Snowfall is forecast for areas of the Rockies and Plains through Sunday, some of which may be heavy. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    A storm system continues to move through the eastern U.S. through midweek, but much of the country will be quieter for Thanksgiving Day. However, a cold front will bring a fall crisp air for northern areas and that should lead to...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A storm system moving through the U.S. and followed by colder temperatures and snow in the Plains, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and a week of favorable rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A storm system moving through the U.S. and followed by colder temperatures, heavy rain in southern Brazil and at least a week of favorable rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A storm system moving into the Plains this weekend followed by cold temperatures, heavy rain in southern Brazil and a return of rain to central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Rainfall forecast through Nov. 25 is very heavy and more typical of wet season rainfall in central Brazil. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    After a long stretch of hot and dry weather, central Brazil is in line for some needed rain. But will it be enough? And will it last?

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A storm system moving into the Plains this weekend, good rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil and a return of rain to central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A storm system moving into the Plains this weekend, good rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and a return of rain to central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and a return of rain to central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and heat and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday ahead of the USDA WASDE report.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain returning to southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Up-and-down temperatures and occasional precipitation in the U.S., improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain returning to southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Up-and-down temperatures and occasional precipitation in the U.S., improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain returning to southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Up-and-down temperatures and occasional precipitation in the U.S., improved rain for Argentina and central Brazil, and heavy rain returning to southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Up-and-down temperatures and uncertainty in the forecast for the U.S., improved rain for Argentina and central Brazil, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Up and down temperatures in the U.S., improved rain for Argentina and central Brazil, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • A deepening upper-level trough over the eastern half of the U.S. indicates potential for a storm system early next week. (tropicaltidbits.com graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    The setup surely favors a storm system moving through the country early next week. However, models are all over the board with how to develop a potential system.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Cold temperatures east of the Rockies and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Cold temperatures for most of the U.S. and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain, snow and falling temperatures for portions of the U.S., and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain, snow, and falling temperatures forecast for the Central U.S., and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain, snow, and falling temperatures forecast for the Central U.S. and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain, snow, and falling temperatures forecast for the Central U.S., and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • An upper-level trough in the West and a ridge in the East is a good setup to produce heavy rain in the middle of the U.S. next week. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Another flip in the upper-level pattern will lead to a setup that favors heavy rain in the middle of the country next week. There is potential for flooding in drought areas while also increasing chances for snow in some areas.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    MINNEAPOLIS (DTN) -- Heavy rain from last week with more showers on the way in the U.S., dryness in central Brazil, and heavy rain forecast for Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain from last week with more showers on the way in the U.S., dryness in Argentina and central Brazil and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A strong storm moving through the U.S. with heavy rain and strong winds, dryness in Argentina, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A strong storm moving through the U.S. with heavy rain and strong winds, dryness in Argentina, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A strong storm moving through the U.S. with heavy rain and strong winds, dryness in Argentina, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A strong storm moving through the U.S. this week, dryness in Argentina and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A strong storm moving through the U.S. this week, dryness in Argentina and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A risk of widespread frost in the Corn Belt, dryness in Argentina and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Up-and-down temperatures in the U.S., including a risk of frost in the Corn Belt, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • A shot of cold air will move into the Corn Belt late this week and weekend, producing a risk of frost for those areas circled. The risk is greatest in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest and includes more than just Sunday shown here. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    A progressive pattern during the next week will bring in a drastic shift in temperatures, going from very high to seasonally low, back up above normal again going into next week. The rollercoaster ride should bring widespread...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Up and down temperatures in the U.S., including a risk of frost, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A switch from summer warmth to fall chill in the U.S., along with a burst of rain, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A switch from summer warmth to fall chill in the U.S., along with a burst of rain, the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness issues in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Rainfall during the last 60 days has been largely below normal in Argentina. Soil moisture continues to be low as planting progresses. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    Coming off of a historic drought last season, Argentina had gotten some better rainfall earlier this spring, but not recently. Limited soil moisture is a concern for wheat and early corn plantings.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Warmth and recent rain in the U.S., but big changes to the forecast for next week, the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness issues in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • The precipitation pattern for early October features above-normal rainfall chances for the West and portions of the Plains. Could that shift to the South and East later in the month? (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Some heat early in the fall in the middle of the country will be favorable for the continuing harvest for the next couple of weeks, but fall has to arrive at some point. Can it happen in mid or late October?

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Warmth and recent rain in the U.S., the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil and dryness issues in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Warmth and recent rain in the U.S., the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness issues in Australia are the weather factors driving markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain in the Western Corn Belt, warm temperatures for the U.S., and the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain potential in the middle of the U.S., good planting weather in most of South America, and the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving markets Friday.

  • DTN Ag Weather Brief

    An upper-level trough in the Intermountain West will continue to send pieces of energy into the Plains and western Midwest for the rest of Thursday and Friday, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may be...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain potential in the middle of the U.S., and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain potential in the Western Corn Belt and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • A strong storm system should bring several rounds of rainfall to the middle of the country later this week and weekend. Amounts may be heavy in spots. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Some isolated showers are developing early this week, but a stronger and slow-moving system could bring heavier rain amounts to the middle of the country later this week and weekend.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain potential in the Western Corn Belt and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Heavy rain potential in the Plains and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Weather factors driving the markets Friday include rain in the Plains next week and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild weather in the Corn Belt, rain moving back into the Plains and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild weather in the Corn Belt, good planting weather in most of South America, but heavier rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • The temperature and precipitation outlook from DTN shows relatively benign conditions on average for harvest through the end of November, but there are some details to discuss. Though these images are valid through the end of November, they are heavily weighted on the September forecast. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Harvest has already begun but will be increasing over the next few weeks. What does the weather look like as combines roll?

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild weather in the Corn Belt and heavier rain in the Southern Plains and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild weather in the Corn Belt and heavier rain in the Plains and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild weather in the Corn Belt and heavier rain in the Plains and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild weather in the Corn Belt and heavier rain in southern Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • The temperature forecast for next week is calling for mild temperatures for most of the U.S. east of the Rockies. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Last week, models insisted on extreme heat for most of this week and through mid-September. They made a nearly 180-degree turn as milder air now floats into the Corn Belt and probably sticks around through mid-September instead...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild and somewhat showery conditions for the Central U.S. and heavier rain in southern Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    An early withdrawal of the heat for the Central U.S. and heavier rain in southern Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving Tuesday's markets.

  • The seasonal forecast through November is a favorable one for most of South America's growing areas. Above-normal rainfall in Argentina and southern Brazil will be a change from previous years. Drier conditions in central Brazil may not be all that bad. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    With the turn to September, the spring planting season is in sight for South America. El Nino will be the biggest influence on the weather pattern for the next several months, and producers down there are likely to be happy about...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A slight change to the hot and relatively dry forecast for the Central U.S., early rain for central Brazil and heavier rain in southern Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.