By LAURIE KIEFABER

Indiana Correspondent

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Growers can expect colder and, in some parts of this region, wetter weather through the end of 2019, according to BAMWX Chief Meteorologist Michael Clark.

Clark, also co-owner of BAMWX LLC, gave a presentation at the Ceres Solutions Knowledge Event in Mentone, Ind. on August 29 and on Oct. 14, provided a timely update.

"Generally through the end of October, we'll continue to favor a pretty cold weather pattern across the Grain Belt," he said. "I still anticipate a couple of bigger storms over the next couple weeks."

Weather models show a storm in the central plains roughly from Oct. 20-23, which will impact the central United States to the Eastern Corn Belt, he explained. In October the Eastern Corn Belt will be "excessively wetter" and the northern Plains could calm down over the next couple weeks with some cold.

Further into November, it will be colder than average across the Grain Belt and wetter than average in the Eastern Corn Belt, he said. In addition, eastern growing regions will be wetter than in the West.

"Into December, it will be colder in the northern Plains and in the Northeast, precipitation will be average. If there's a storm track that's favored (more active weather), it could be the Ohio Valley into the Northeast," Clark noted. "It's early, and those things can still adjust."

 Winter has come early, and it will be colder and snowier than last year, he said. For more information or a daily outlook, head over to www.bamwx.com