Continued dry conditions in large swaths of the central U.S.
Considerable precipitation occurred along both coasts.
Colder-than-average temperatures lingered throughout most of the country.
Nationwide cold and dry conditions with exceptional snowfalls in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions.
The arrival of Hurricane Nicole in the U.S. marks the first November hurricane since 1985.
Warmer than average temperatures sweep the East Coast.
Dry weather aids in rapid advances in the harvesting of a variety of crops.
Corn maturity nears completion and the fall harvest continues
Nationally, 53% of corn is in good-to-excellent condition, 7 points behind last year
System also brought freezes to parts of the Midwest and Northern plains
Despite recent precipitation, many regions are still lacking necessary soil moisture for winter wheat planting
Needed showers fell in the Northern Plains regions as far south as Kansas
Limited rainfall across the nation leave drier conditions favoring fieldwork for late-summer crops
Topsoil conditions are improving in 11 states, providing good planting conditions for fall crops
Topsoil conditions are improving in many states, providing good planting conditions for fall crops
Corn maturity advances with little aflatoxin detected
Topsoil moisture improved last week in 12 states, around northern and eastern areas
Continuing hot and dry weather in the Plains regions
Extreme heat combined with dry conditions in the Southern plains brings significant stress to crops
Heavy rainfall from the four corner states to the Atlantic coast caused catastrophic flooding in the Kentucky River Basin
Hot and dry conditions prevail in many areas
Needed rain falls in the southeast Midwest and Northern Plains
USDA reports the West and Midwest had dry weather
Winter wheat acres are 41% harvested, six points ahead of the five-year average
Southwestern showers bring relief while spring wheat conditions are well above average
Rain and snow fall as corn harvest reaches final stages
Corn harvest in final stages
Precipitation falls in many areas