Note: This is a generalized, agriculture-focused weather brief prepared for a national audience. Local conditions can vary by county and change quickly. For site-specific observations from the last 24 hours and the latest detailed forecast, check your local National Weather Service office and state mesonet.

Last 24 hours: Operational takeaways by production region

Across U.S. agriculture regions, late-autumn conditions prioritized cold management, field trafficability, and post-harvest grain handling. The summaries below frame what typically drives decisions this time of year and what many growers and handlers contend with during mid-November. Use them as operational context alongside your local observations.

Upper Midwest and Northern Plains (Dakotas, Minnesota, northern Wisconsin)

• Fieldwork dynamics: Freeze–thaw cycles likely limited mid-day trafficability but improved early-morning bearing strength in frozen surface layers. Residue moisture and shaded low spots remained tacky.
• Crop handling: Cool, dry air favors natural grain cooling; supplemental heat is often unnecessary except in damp bins. Watch for condensation on bin roofs during diurnal swings.
• Livestock: Wind chill and early-day frost highlight the need for windbreaks and dry bedding; waterers require checks for icing.

Western Corn Belt (Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, eastern Kansas)

• Harvest/hauling: Mostly workable windows where topsoil moisture is moderate; rutted fields from earlier wet spells remain vulnerable to compaction if worked too soon after thaw.
• Grain: Ambient air frequently cool/dry enough for safe-bin temperatures; monitor cores for fines buildup after rapid intake.
• Wind: Periodic breeziness can enhance in-bin aeration but also elevates fire risk around dry fuels at elevators and lots.

Eastern Corn Belt (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan)

• Soils: Patchy dampness under cloudy stretches; short, opportunistic windows for tillage where drainage is strong.
• Transport: Rural road shoulders soft in the afternoon; morning firmness preferable for heavy loads.
• Orchards/veg: Light frosts typical in low-lying sites; cover and irrigation frost protection decisions hinge on local dew points.

Southern Plains and High Plains (Kansas High Plains, Oklahoma, Texas Panhandle)

• Wheat establishment: Topsoil moisture is the constraint; where recent moisture was scant, emergence is uneven and grazing delays are common.
• Wind: Periodic gustiness supports rapid evapotranspiration; blowing dust possible on bare fields.
• Livestock: Large diurnal swings; stock tanks and lines need checks; lee-side shelter reduces stress.

Delta and Mid-South (Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, west Tennessee)

• Fieldwork: Generally decent harvest/field prep windows between passing showers; heavy dews slow early-morning starts.
• Gin/elevator operations: Low-level humidity management remains important to prevent quality losses.

Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, Carolinas, Florida Panhandle)

• Specialty crops: Patchy radiational fog common pre-dawn; scattered light showers possible near frontal boundaries.
• Pastures: Cool-season forage growth benefits from recent moisture; oversaturation in poorly drained flats remains a concern.

Great Lakes and Northeast specialty regions

• Lake influence: Intermittent lake-effect clouds or light mixed precipitation downwind of the lakes.
• Vineyards/orchards: Dormancy progression continues; late-season pruning schedules hinge on wind and wetness.

Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho)

• Valleys vs. mountains: Lower elevations often saw cool rain and low clouds; higher terrain commonly cold with mixed precipitation or snow.
• Winter wheat: Establishment benefits where moisture is adequate; saturated spots and ponding possible under persistent showers.

California (Central Valley, coastal ranges)

• Central Valley: Night and morning tule fog possible; slow drying in shaded orchards and vineyards.
• Mountains: Early-season snowpack building in higher ranges; travel over passes variable with spotty restrictions when storms pass.

Southwest deserts (Arizona, New Mexico)

• Fields: Predominantly dry conditions favor harvest and winter vegetable schedules; low humidity accelerates curing/drying.
• Irrigation: Short, sunny days with cool nights lower demand but watch frost on tender greens in cold basins.

Next 7 days: Agriculture-focused planning outlook

This outlook highlights risk levels and farm impacts by region for the coming week. Always pair this with your local 7-day forecast and short-fuse advisories.

Upper Midwest and Northern Plains

• Temperature: Moderate risk of recurring freezes most nights; daytime highs variable with one or more brief warm-ups ahead of fronts.
• Precipitation: Low to moderate risk of light snow or mixed precip, mainly with frontal passages and near the Canadian border; accumulations generally light outside favored bands.
• Wind: Moderate risk of breezy to windy periods with fronts, impacting livestock stress and prescribed burns.
• Fieldwork: Best windows early in the day on frozen topsoil; avoid afternoon compaction where thawing occurs.

Western Corn Belt

• Temperature: Near- to below-normal tendencies; one milder day possible between systems.
• Precipitation: Low to moderate risk; greatest chances aligned with a passing front mid- to late-week.
• Operations: Grain cooling favored; watch for bin condensation during quick temperature swings. Short fieldwork windows remain likely.

Eastern Corn Belt

• Temperature: Near-normal days, chilly nights; frost/freeze common away from urban cores.
• Precipitation: Moderate risk of light to occasionally moderate rain with a frontal wave; limited heavy totals except along any stalled boundary.
• Operations: Expect start–stop fieldwork; schedule tillage for drier interludes and use lower tire pressures to reduce compaction.

Southern Plains and High Plains

• Temperature: Large diurnal range; periodic light freezes on the High Plains. Brief warm, windy intervals elevating fire weather locally.
• Precipitation: Generally low risk; modest chances tied to a passing front or weak upper disturbance.
• Operations: Prioritize moisture conservation for wheat; consider grazing delays where stands are thin.

Delta and Mid-South

• Temperature: Seasonable; isolated light frost in northern/low-lying fields.
• Precipitation: Moderate risk of a showery period as a front reaches the region; localized heavier rain near any lingering boundary.
• Operations: Plan around a 24–48 hour wet interruption; drying returns behind the front.

Southeast

• Temperature: Near-normal; occasional cool mornings with patchy frost inland.
• Precipitation: Moderate risk of scattered showers with a frontal push; coastal zones slightly wetter than interior.
• Operations: Foggy starts possible; schedule harvest/fieldwork for late morning through afternoon when feasible.

Great Lakes and Northeast

• Temperature: Near- to below-normal; frequent frosts/freezes outside urban cores and near lakeshores.
• Precipitation: Low to moderate risk; light rain/mix with fronts, plus intermittent lake-effect bands in snowbelts.
• Operations: Orchard/vineyard work favors calmer, drier days; be alert for slick rural roads in mixed precipitation.

Pacific Northwest

• Temperature: Cool; snow levels fluctuating in the Cascades and northern Rockies.
• Precipitation: Moderate to high risk of periodic rain in valleys and mountain snow under a progressive Pacific storm track.
• Operations: Expect soft fields at times; protect seedlings on poorly drained ground. Mountain passes may see travel restrictions during stronger waves.

California

• Temperature: Cool nights, mild afternoons in the Central Valley; colder in mountain basins.
• Precipitation: Low risk for most valley and coastal agriculture; higher terrain may pick up light snow with any passing weak systems.
• Operations: Tule fog episodes possible most mornings; plan harvest, spraying, and hauling for late-morning/afternoon windows.

Southwest deserts

• Temperature: Cool nights with localized frost pockets; pleasant afternoons.
• Precipitation: Low risk overall; any shower chances brief and isolated.
• Operations: Favorable for winter veg schedules; deploy frost cloths for tender greens in known cold basins.

Risk highlights and on-farm actions

• Freeze and frost: High confidence in recurring frost/freezes across northern tier and interior East. Action: Stage covers/irrigation for vulnerable specialty crops; monitor stock water and provide windbreaks.
• Wind events: Plains to Midwest likely to see at least one breezy frontal passage. Action: Secure tarps, check center-pivot safeties, and monitor fire weather conditions on cured fuels.
• Short, wet interruptions: East of the Mississippi and the Delta may see a 1–2 day showery period. Action: Front-load harvest and tillage on preceding dry days; plan logistics for a quick restart after drying.
• Western mountains: Periodic snow continues building early-season pack. Action: Time livestock movements and timber/transport around pass impacts; protect irrigations from freeze in high valleys.
• Fog in California’s Central Valley: Recurrent morning fog reduces visibility. Action: Schedule hauling/sprays later in the day; use hazard flashers on rural routes.

Scheduling checklist for the week

• Grain management: Use cool, dry air to bring bin temps down; run fans during lower-humidity periods and watch for condensation after warm spells.
• Soil protection: Minimize traffic on thawed, plastic soils; consider controlled traffic lanes to limit compaction.
• Livestock care: Prepare for wind chills; ensure reliable water in freeze-prone troughs and maintain bedding in open lots.
• Equipment: Inspect block heaters, fuel conditioners, and battery health ahead of colder mornings; service air dryers on trucks.
• Safety: Review fog, ice, and low-sun-angle driving protocols for operators and custom haulers.

For precise local details, consult your NWS 7-day forecast, state mesonet, and USDA weather/soil updates.