Sunny, dry days welcome news for farmers
It's been a wet fall in Minnesota. The Upper Midwest has recorded more than 6-inches of rain since September 1. Some locations have seen more than 10-inches.
That's why I was encouraged to see farmers cutting corn in Carver County Monday. The latest Minnesota Crop Report shows why farmers are behind in many areas this fall.
1-day suitable for fieldwork last week.
42-percent of topsoil moisture in Minnesota is rated as surplus.
38-percent of soybeans have been harvested.
69-percent of soybeans harvested in 5-year average for this date.
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Sunny dry days ahead
The sun is up and shining again today at the Weather Lab. Dry but cool breezes blow again today. Temperatures warm as the week moves on. In fact, the forecast looks fairly dry into most of next week.
Jet stream stays north
The jet stream favors a position along the U.S. Canadian border through next week. That should keep Minnesota seasonably cool and dry as we move into late October. We'll get the occasional puff of chilly air, but right now I don't see any major cold, snowy outbreaks lurking in the last two weeks of October.
Stay tuned.