Across the Corn Belt, cloudy, chilly, breezy weather—accompanied by rain and snow showers—continues to inhibit spring fieldwork, including planting preparations. Friday’s high temperatures will remain below 50°F across most of the Midwest—and will struggle to reach 40°F in the upper Great Lakes region.
On the Plains, an elevated wildfire threat continues in many areas from South Dakota to Texas, especially where dry, breezy conditions accompany underlying drought and ample cured fine fuels. Meanwhile, warmth is returning across the northern High Plains, where Friday’s high temperatures could reach 75°F or higher as far north as north-central Montana.
