Temperatures averaged from four to eight degrees above normal at the major stations. Most daytime highs were in the 60s, 70s and 80s while nighttime lows were in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Several northern and north central localities, from Pensacola to Pierson, recorded at least one low in the 30s. Field Crops Report Topsoil moisture in the western Panhandle is adequate. Moisture throughout the rest of the State is very short to short.
Dry weather keeps increasing the wild fire hazard in the State.
Field preparation is underway for spring crops. Sugarcane harvest is making good progress. In the Panhandle, the winter pasture grazing condition improved to good following light showers and warm temperatures. Rain is needed to further improve the pasture condition. In the north counties, grass and forage growth is slow due to drought.