Across the Corn Belt, weekend frost occurred in the Great Lakes States. However, growing season-ending freezes were largely confined to areas north of primary corn and soybean production areas. On Saturday, September 19, record lows for the date in Michigan included 30° in Flint and 33° in Traverse City. Cool, Midwestern weather persists today, but temperatures have begun to moderate. Dry weather throughout the Midwest favors summer crop maturation.

On the Plains, summer-like warmth continues to replace previously cool conditions.

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