The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) forecasts sub-normal temperatures in the next seven days, which will maintain the dormancy of winter cereals and delay the development of perennials. However, the minimum temperatures, expected to be above critical for winter cereals, could pose a threat to some stone fruit species and perennials in swelling and cracking stages. The high moisture content in the upper soil layers from recent precipitation will prevent pre-sowing tillage for spring crops.