Cold weather blasted across the entire country plunging much of the Grain Belt into record territory with many readings well below zero.
Cold weather blasted across the entire country plunging much of the Grain Belt into record territory with many readings well below zero.
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Cold weather blasted across the entire country plunging much of the Grain Belt into record territory with many readings well below zero. Frigid temps broke low records from North Dakota to Louisiana with meteorologists calling these the last truly cold days across the country this winter.
The harsh conditions descended on the nation’s midsection at the beginning of the week. Schools in seven midwestern states were closed and at least 17 people lost their lives across the eastern part of the country.
Temperatures in Bismarck, North Dakota plunged to a record setting minus 39 degrees. Parts of Oklahoma dealt with freezing rain and snow. Farmers and ranchers were keeping a close eye on their herds to avoid losses from the weather. Wheat rallied on the fears over winterkill.
More than 10 inches of snow fell on parts of Virginia, knocking out power for several thousand customers. The state police dealt with nearly 500 car accidents.
Up to eight inches of rain hit Kentucky and Tennessee causing heavy flooding.
Next week, there is the potential for highs in the 50s which, for some regions, will be a 60 degree temperature shift in just hours.
The snow and rain have reduced the amount of drought across the nation by four points as the winter weather recharges soil moisture. Two years ago, drought levels were also this high.
For Market to Market, I’m David Miller.
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