Midwest to Experience Warm-Up Following Early-Week Frost
The Midwest is set to experience a significant temperature rebound following early-week frost conditions. According to meteorologist Chad Merrill, frost and freeze events began on May 11 across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, with hard freezes likely in northern regions. Temperatures, which were 10–15°F below average, are expected to rise to 10°F above average by Friday, May 15, in Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. Similarly, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana will see temperatures climb to 5°F above average by the end of the week. NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center forecasts warmer-than-normal conditions for the Dakotas and Nebraska, while the Mississippi Valley will experience more seasonal temperatures. Scattered showers are expected mid-week, with rainfall limited to about half an inch, allowing farmers to resume planting schedules without significant disruptions. 
