Weather

Brownfield Ag Weather Today

During the next 5 days, two storm systems will result in a variety of weather hazards, including snow in the North, severe thunderstorms along the second storm’s trailing cold front, and high winds across a vast area of the country.  Across the central and southern High Plains, high winds, low humidity levels, and dry fuels will lead to an ongoing wildfire threat.  The lead storm, currently traversing the Great Lakes States, will cross New England early Saturday.  Snow associated with the storm will fall in a narrow band, although high winds and blowing snow could lead to local travel disruptions.  The trailing system will emerge from the West farther south, arriving on the central Plains late Saturday.  The slow-moving system will reach the Great Lakes States on Monday before moving into eastern Canada.  North of the path of the low-pressure system, heavy, wind-driven snow should spread from the northern Plains into the upper Midwest.  During the first half of next week, post-storm temperatures should plunge below 32°F along and north of a line from west-central Texas to southern Georgia, with possible ramifications for winter wheat and blooming fruits that have been rapidly developing amid recent warmth.  Sub0°F temperatures may perpetuate livestock stress in parts of the upper Midwest.