January temperatures at Wisconsin's five major weather stations were all above normal, ranging between 5.1 degrees above normal in Madison to 8.2 degrees higher in Green Bay.
According the USDA's monthly crop weather report, the average highs ranged from 28.4 degrees in Eau Claire to 34.0 degrees in Milwaukee, while average lows ranged from 15.5 degrees in Eau Claire to 23.8 degrees in Milwaukee. Precipitation ranged from 0.58 inch in Madison to 1.01 inches in Milwaukee. Milwaukee received the most snowfall out of the major cities with 8.3 inches. Green Bay received the least, with 3.5 inches of snow for the month.
Variable snow coverage remains on Wisconsin farm fields due to warmer and drier than normal conditions. Concerns were expressed in some areas regarding the lack of snow cover to protect topsoil from wind and overwintering crops from frost damage. The warmer temperatures and limited precipitation eased livestock care and daily maintenance routines. Surface application of solid manure was completed where conditions permitted.
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