Cold, dry weather prevailed nearly coast to coast during the week of Nov. 13-19, according to the Nov. 22 USDA Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin. Notably, snow squalls developed downwind of the Great Lakes, resulting in localized totals of 2 to 6 feet or more. In addition, precipitation fell in parts of the South, East and Midwest, primarily during the first half of the week, although most liquid-equivalent totals were under 2 inches.
Cold, snow delays Midwest harvest end
Cold, windy weather and a variable snow cover hampered final Midwestern corn and soybean harvest efforts.
