Much colder across the Heartland; wintry moisture expands southward

Across the Corn Belt, cold but mostly dry weather prevails. Sub-zero temperatures were reported Wednesday morning throughout the upper Midwest. Lingering snow showers are generally confined to areas in the vicinity of the Great Lakes. However, elevated river levels continue in parts of the eastern Corn Belt. Prior to the most recent round of stormy weather, USDA/NASS rated topsoil moisture 76% surplus in Ohio, along with 60% in Indiana and 52% in Michigan.

On the Plains, some of the coldest air of the season is in place.

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