The 90-day forecast from the National Weather Service covering March through May shows increased chances for above-normal temperatures across the South and East Coast. Aside from far eastern areas, the Corn Belt is expected to see “equal chances” for normal, above-normal and below-normal temps during the period. Below-normal temps are likely from the Pacific Northwest to the northwestern Plains. The outlook calls for increased odds of below-normal precip over most of the Central and Southern Plains. Above-normal precip is expected over the eastern Corn Belt, along with the eastern portions of Iowa and Missouri. The remainder of the Corn Belt is expected to see “equal chances” for spring precip.
The Seasonal Drought Outlook calls for drought to develop or persist over the bulk of HRW wheat areas through May. Aside from persistent drought in northern/northwestern areas of the Corn Belt, drought conditions are not expected across the rest of the region.
