Ag Weather Forum

A massive winter storm will roll through the northern tier of the country this weekend through March 16. Snowfall totals could be extremely large and break records while strong winds produce blizzard conditions. There are still many unknowns.

U.S. December-February temperatures topped the 20th-century average by almost 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Two storm systems will move across the northern tier of the U.S. through the coming weekend, producing strong winds, heavy snow, and potential blizzard conditions.

A pair of disturbances will create risks for widespread severe thunderstorms for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Generous moisture is a big feature this season for both arabica and robusta coffee production regions.

As the U.S. heads into spring, thunderstorm outbreaks across the center of the country could become more frequent.

A very active weather pattern will continue this week and extend through next week as well. Drought reduction is likely, but deficits may be too large to overcome during this pattern.

The DTN forecast for March, particularly early March, favors widespread reduction in drought across the middle of the country.

Drought is expected to cover most of the Plains during the upcoming spring season.

Mild summer temperatures and periods of rain are suggested for corn-producing states when El Nino develops.

At least two, and probably a third, storm systems will move across the country this week, producing strong winds, heavy snow, and potential for severe weather across a widespread area.

Dry conditions, increasing temperatures, and winter storms could have an impact on how early the spring wildfire season starts in the Central and Southern Plains.

La Nina influence is noted in overall below-average January precipitation.

Plains dryness brings a comparison to the harsh 2002 drought year.

Warmer air is forecast to spread across much of the Central and Eastern U.S. next week, but that may induce some bigger winter storms for the middle of February as well.

A burst of extremely cold, arctic air will descend through the U.S. during the next few days and may lead to a nor'easter type of storm for the East Coast.

Record cold in northern Mexico helps to delay the possible arrival of New World screwworm in the southern U.S.

A major winter storm system is forecast to move through the southern half of the U.S. Friday through Sunday.

Lower Mississippi tributaries saw notable drying from early winter warmth.

La Nina is forecast to turn into El Nino during the second half of 2026, which may have implications for agriculture, hurricanes, and eventually next year's winter season.