Surface temperature is the temperature on the ground level, which often determines when roads freeze, helping explain why icy ...

MIKE MOSS SAYS: Jo, As I wrote this, a check of soil temperatures around the region shows mainly values in the 32-36 degree range. These are typically measured at about 4 inches below the surface.

As the sun’s rays hit the surface of the earth, much of it is absorbed by the ground. This in turn warms the air near the earth’s surface, causing the temperature to rise. ExploreCHECK OUR 5-DAY ...

Snow has been hard to come by these last few months, and without decent snow cover it can actually make our temperatures warmer in southeastern Wisconsin. If you've ever walked outside on a sunny day ...

Morel mushrooms are growing across areas of Lower Michigan. The warmer weather this week shows when morel emergence should spread northward. Morel mushrooms grow during a period with certain soil ...

INDIANA, USA — A big milestone has taken place for southern Indiana. Thanks to a higher sun angle and warmer weather, two-inch soil temperatures have now warmed up to 50 degrees. Central and northern ...