Drew Lerner, Author at World Weather

Mexico Dryness Expanding As Maturation, Harvest Nears

Kansas City, March 10 (World Weather Inc.) – Winter grains, oilseeds, cotton, and other crops produced in Mexico will start maturing and getting ready for harvest in the coming weeks. Growing conditions were relatively favorable as a large section of the country were free from drought over the winter. However, drought or abnormally dry conditions are starting to expand in the northeast and pockets in the south. These areas would benefit from timely rain in the coming weeks to support ideal late-season growth. Southern and portions of central Mexico will see a good mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week while a few light showers occur in portions of northern Mexico. Rainfall will be welcome where it occurs and should maintain relatively good late-season growth. Dryness will otherwise intensify in northern Mexico.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Kansas City, March 10 (World Weather Inc.) – The northwest corner of citrus country in Florida received significant rainfall during the past week while lighter rain totals were noted elsewhere. Rainfall likely supplemented irrigation while also potentially impacting the harvest. Drought is ongoing and the need for significant rain is high. The main citrus areas will have several opportunities for rain in the coming days that will chip away at the drought. Additional rain will be needed to completely fix the moisture deficits. Brazil’s citrus areas will also see significant rainfall during the coming week that will support good citrus conditions. In Mexico, many areas in east-central Mexico will receive timely rain that will support good flowering and fruit setting. Northeastern and western Mexico will see periods of light rain, though more will be needed.

Eastern U.S. Cold Weather Next Week Will Return In Late April

Kansas City, March 17 (World Weather Inc.) – Cold arctic air is pooling in northern Canada once again and it will drop into the Canadian Prairies this weekend. Changes in the jet stream at the end of the weekend and early next week will then force some of the cold air south into the Midwest, Delta and southeastern states during the early part of next week. This weather change is part of a repeating weather cycle that should reappear in the last days of April and early May. Frost and freezes are expected to associate with both surges of cold. Next week’s cold will burn back some new vegetative growth in wheat production areas while that which occurs in late April and early May could induce some greater damage to winter and spring crops.