Articles tagged under: Drew Lerner
La Nina Starts to Kick In
Published November 15, 2021
La Nina typically brings cooler-than-usual temperatures and more snow for the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner expects the cooler than usual temperatures to intensify heading in the last two weeks of November. There is potential…Dry Concerns Linger as South American Planting Begins
Published October 4, 2021
Early planting is happening in Argentina. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says there are lingering concerns about dryness. "The west central and northern parts of the country are pretty darn dry. They need a significant amount of…Hoping for Moisture Before Freeze-up
Published September 17, 2021
Fall is the time to replenish soil moisture levels. "There's definitely a need for recharge and the sooner we get it done, the better we'll be," said Drew Lerner, senior ag meteorologist, World Weather Incorporated. "I don't see bitter cold…Good Harvest Weather Ahead
Published September 8, 2021
The warm, dry conditions will stick around the Northern Plains through Saturday. "Cooler air will come in Saturday and on Sunday, temperatures start to warm again," said Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist, World Weather Incorporated. There may be patches soft…More Moisture Needed to Fully Replenish Dry Soil Conditions
Published August 29, 2021
The Northern Plains is in a tug-of-war between summer and fall weather. The cool air in the last week brought moisture. "I don't think it's a bad mix for the region. The pattern should continue this week," says Drew Lerner,…Rain in the Forecast for the Northern Plains
Published August 15, 2021
The Northern Plains has a greater chance rain in the next week. "We may see this begin to evolve in the next few days," says Drew Lerner, senior agriculture meteorologist, World Weather Incorporated. "We'll see a follow-up system happening over…The Heat Is On
Published July 18, 2021
Warmer-than-average temperatures are in the forecast, bringing more stress to crops and livestock in the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies. There is rain expected in the short-term, but World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says 90-to-100-degree temperatures will…Weekend Rains Not Enough to Change Drought
Published June 21, 2021
The first day of summer in the Northern Plains was rainy for many, but the rains will not be enough to change the bottom-line dryness across the region. Moving into July, World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner is…Spotty Rains Welcome in Northern Plains
Published May 24, 2021
World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says the Northern Plains didn’t get as much rain as he expected in May. “We finished the month better but I was hoping we’d get started in this pattern earlier," says Lerner. …