Over the weekend, overnight lows dipped into the 20s and 30s for much of the region. These below-freezing temperatures are concerning, especially in areas where crops are starting to emerge. DTN agricultural meteorologist Bryce Anderson says the second half of this week will bring a moderation in the temperature pattern. “They will be closer to normal. It will be a fairly slow restart to fieldwork after this cold snap, but it won’t be completely impossible to get work done.” Moving in to June, Anderson says the longer-term forecast right now shows drier and warmer conditions for the Northern Plains. Anderson has more in this RRFN interview.