Across the Corn Belt, cold, breezy weather continues. Sub-zero temperatures were noted Friday morning as far south as central Illinois, while readings below -20°F were common across Minnesota and North Dakota. In the coldest areas of the upper Midwest, a substantial snow cover and windchill temperatures as low as -50°F are making care of livestock difficult.
On the Plains, winds have turned to a southerly direction, allowing a warming trend to commence. In fact, Friday’s high temperatures could reach 60°F or higher as far north as southeastern Colorado; cold conditions linger, however, across the eastern Plains.
