Across the Corn Belt, cool, dry weather prevails. Freezes were noted Thursday morning throughout the Midwest, with temperatures falling below 10°F in parts of Minnesota and the Dakotas. Snow remains on the ground in much of the upper Midwest, resulting in some rural travel disruptions. In North Dakota, lambing was 50% complete by March 24, while calving was 31% complete.
On the Plains, cold conditions persist in most areas. Thursday morning’s minimum temperatures fell below 10°F in parts of the Dakotas and dipped to 32°F or below as far south as Oklahoma and the northern panhandle of Texas.
