Krissy Klinger

Widespread cold descends on the eastern United States in the third week of October which will bring an end to the growing season for many.

According to data from WeatherTrends360, this was the driest first full week of October in 30+ years for the Corn Belt as a whole.

Frost threat will increase as the mercury drops across the Corn Belt. Few harvest disruptions as dry weather continues, but drought likely to expand as precipitation forecast remains below normal.

End of September brings autumn feel to the Corn Belt with cooler than normal temps and little precip. Attention turns to the tropics this week as a hurricane threatens the U.S.

Precipitation through the remainder of September is expected to be consistently dry across the Corn Belt. Temperatures, however, will start to shift from above normal to below normal next week. 

Rainfall will continue to be spotty across the Corn Belt moving into mid-September. Temperatures will take a brief dip but warmer than normal temps quickly return.