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North America Cold Will Prevail In December

Kansas City, December 1 (World Weather Inc.) – Colder-than-usual weather is slated for much of North America during December. The weekend cool off was just the beginning of a succession of cold surges that is predicted for the month. Precipitation is expected to be above normal in western Canada, the northwestern U.S. Plains, portions of the Rocky Mountain region and from the eastern Midwest through the northeastern states. Below normal precipitation is expected in the southwestern Great Plains and some of the Gulf of America coastal area along with the southernmost Atlantic Ocean coast. The winter outlook has not changed much except for less precipitation in the southeastern states.

U.S. Weekend Snowstorm Leaves Behind Much Snow, Cold

Kansas City, December 1(World Weather Inc.) – Stratospheric warming reported during mid-November displaced the polar vortex and set the stage for notable changes in North America during late November and early December; including much snow and colder temperatures. The forecast change verified very nicely during the weekend as a significant snow event impacted the U.S. Midwest and part of the northern Plains. The cold caused notable travel delays and brought stress to livestock that had been experiencing a warmer and drier than usual weather pattern prior to the end of last week.

China Wheat, Rapeseed Planting Likely Winding Down

Kansas City, November 28 (World Weather Inc.) – Abundant rainfall in the main winter wheat areas of the North China Plain in October significantly delayed planting. The region welcomed the moisture for favorablec long-term production potentials, but needed drier weather to get the crop in the ground in a timely manner. The region saw a turn to drier weather in November, which helped expedite planting and general fieldwork. Winter rapeseed planting is likely ongoing in the Yangtze River Basin as well. Long-term production potentials are relatively favorable despite a lack of precipitation in recent weeks. Northeast China will have a few opportunities for snow through the end of next week while most other production areas in China remain drier than usual.

Tropical Cyclone Ditwah To Bring Rain To Southern India

Kansas City, November 28 (World Weather Inc.) – Tropical Storm Ditwah was over northeastern Sri Lanka at 1800 GMT today. The disturbance was moving northward and not likely to intensify much. The system will perpetuate more rain in Sri Lanka and then spread it into Tamil Nadu, India and a part of far southern Andhra Pradesh this weekend. The storm may produce some flooding near the lower east coast of India; though damage potentials to agriculture are expected to be minimal.