John Baranick

A clipper system is bringing some snow and breezy winds to the Great Lakes Friday morning, which will spread through the Northeast today as well. A big burst of wind and cold temperatures will follow it into the weekend across...

Rainfall has been very scant the last several weeks in Argentina, but the weather pattern is picking up in February.

A warmer and more active pattern for the U.S. and more chances for rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Warmer air moving through the U.S. and more chances for rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Warmer air trying to move through the U.S. and chances for rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

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.

Warmer air trying to move through the U.S. and chances for rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

The end of cold air in the middle of the U.S. and chances for rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Rainfall has been good enough for soybeans, but not for building soil moisture for the coming safrinha corn crop.

The temporary end of cold air in the U.S. and continued dryness concerns in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

The temporary end of cold air in the U.S. and dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

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.

Continued cold air in the U.S. and dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Continued cold air in the U.S. and dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Continued cold air in the U.S. and dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A stretch of extremely cold arctic air and a major winter storm system in the U.S., recent cold air in the Black Sea region, and dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A strong arctic cold front, a major winter storm system, recent cold air in the Black Sea region, and dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

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

A strong arctic cold front, a major winter storm system for the South, cold air in the Black Sea region, and dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A strong arctic cold front delivering near-record cold, a major winter storm system for the South, cold air in the Black Sea region, and dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Several clippers moving through the U.S. with cold air and areas of snow, harsh cold in the Black Sea region, and areas of dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Several clippers moving through the U.S. with cold air and areas of snow, harsh cold in the Black Sea region and areas of dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

The rise of El Nino is forecast to bring favorable weather patterns to the U.S. during the growing season, but there are uncertainties.

Several clippers moving through the U.S. with cold air and areas of snow, harsh cold in the Black Sea region, and areas of dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Several clippers moving through the U.S. with eventual cold air, harsh cold in the Black Sea region, and areas of dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Several clippers moving through the U.S. with eventual cold air, harsh cold in the Black Sea region, and areas of dryness in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Recent dry weather during the last week has resulted in slight drops in soil moisture and crop conditions for corn and soybeans. That trend is likely to continue.

Another system bringing snow to portions of the U.S., a threat of some colder air next week, and areas of dryness in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A pair of systems that will move through the U.S., and areas of dryness in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A mix of rain and snow is forecast for much of the U.S. through the weekend.

A pair of systems that will move through the U.S. in a warmer pattern, and areas of dryness in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Another stretch of warmth for the U.S. followed by a potentially impactful winter system to end the week, and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Another stretch of warmth for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Weather conditions for crop growth have been favorable in much of Argentina so far, but the forecast for January may start to change that outlook.

The end of a stretch of record warmth and a more chaotic forecast for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

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A stretch of record warmth for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Many areas in the Intermountain West and Plains will hit records, while others may see too much cloud cover that will leave them behind. Northern areas will be warm, but not near records.

A stretch of record warmth for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A stretch of record warmth for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures to end the year for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures to end the year for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

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A stretch of much warmer temperatures to end the year for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Instead of a busy and cold pattern across the US, the pattern is busy and warm.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures to end the year for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

One last clipper with a burst of arctic air for this weekend in the U.S., and rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Multiple clipper systems moving through the U.S. with snow and a burst of arctic air, and heavy rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

The coldest air of the season is forecast to descend into the Midwest this weekend. Some areas may not make it above zero Fahrenheit on Saturday.

Multiple clipper systems moving through the U.S. with snow and a burst of arctic air, and heavy rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Multiple clipper systems moving through the U.S. with snow and reinforcing shots of cold air, and heavy rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Possibly the strongest clipper in a train of many across the northern U.S. will move through on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Multiple clipper systems moving through the U.S. with snow and reinforcing shots of cold air, and heavy rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

It has finally started raining consistent, heavy amounts across central and northern Brazil.

Multiple clipper systems moving through the U.S. with snow and reinforcing shots of cold air, and heavy rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Several reinforcing shots of cold air, along with some snow in the U.S., and heavy rain in central Brazil, are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Several reinforcing shots of cold air along with some snow in the U.S., and a forecast for heavy rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Multiple fronts and clipper systems will reinforce the cold air east of the Rockies throughout the week.

Several reinforcing shots of cold air along with some snow in the U.S., and a forecast for heavy rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A front-loaded winter is in the forecast as La Nina peaks early and fades throughout winter.

Several reinforcing shots of cold air through the U.S., and a return to a drier pattern in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A big winter storm will spread multiple impacts across the country from Friday through Sunday, including heavy rain and snow and will be followed by a burst of arctic air.

A big storm this weekend followed by a burst of arctic air in the U.S., and a front in the midst of a drier pattern in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A front-loaded winter is in the forecast as La Nina peaks early and fades throughout winter.

A colder and more volatile weather pattern setting up this week in the U.S., and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A colder and more volatile weather pattern setting up this week in the U.S., and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Some heavy rain falling ahead of a colder pattern for next week in the U.S., and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A burst of cold, arctic air is forecast to move through the U.S. during Thanksgiving week. Additional bursts of cold air are expected through December.

Two big storm systems moving through the U.S., a colder outlook for next week, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

Two more big storm systems moving through the U.S., low water levels on the Mississippi River, and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A couple of larger storm systems are forecast to bring through quite a bit of rain to the Central and Southern Plains up through the Ohio Valley, providing beneficial moisture for winter wheat.

A more active weather pattern in the U.S., low water levels on the Mississippi River, and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A more active weather pattern in the U.S., low water levels on the Mississippi River, and increasing rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A front that moves through Argentina and southern Brazil this weekend is forecast to produce widespread precipitation. But that may be the last one for a while, with drier trends in all model solutions.

A big change in the weather pattern starting next week, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and the potential end of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A big change in the weather pattern starting next week, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and the potential end of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A change in the weather pattern next week, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and the potential end of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

While the first half of November has been defined by clipper systems, the second half may be defined by bigger systems with more widespread impacts.

A change in the weather pattern, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and one last week of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A change in the weather pattern, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and one last week of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.