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What in the Weather?Author: Dan Fillius; Justin Glisan; Madelynn Wuestenberg
This one's for you if you want to understand weather better! Join Dan Fillius, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, and Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa's State Climatologist, as they discuss what is happening in the world of Iowa weather. Every week during the main growing season we'll discuss recent weather, its impacts on fruits and vegetables, and provide a climate outlook for the coming week in Iowa. Let us know what you think, though as Mark Twain once said, "If you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes." Language: en-us Genres: Natural Sciences, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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12/3/25 - Bundle Up! Plus Fall Recap, and Snowfall Totals from Thanksgiving
Episode 31
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
Weather Forecast & Outlook: Alberta Clipper brings nose dive in temperatures with wind chills in negative teens to negative 20s Quiet storm track ahead with possible flurries Saturday night December outlook: below normal temperatures for entire state, slightly below normal precipitation for southern/western Iowa Recent Weather Highlights: Recent snowstorm (8.5" statewide average) makes November rank as 5th snowiest on record Fort Dodge recorded up to 16.5 inches of snow November and fall 2025 both ran about 3-4°F above average 7th warmest fall in 153 years of record Specialty Crop Impacts: Managing overwintered greens in high tunnels during frigid temperatures - use supplemental heat, and internal covers When growing greens for overwintering in warm fall weather, aggressively vent tunnel warmth to slow crop growth. Strawberry mulching timing and techniques - wait for dormancy (several nights around 20°F) before applying straw or row cover This Day in Weather History: December 2-3, 1990: Major snowstorm dropped 6-15" across Iowa with blizzard conditions Winds gusted to 69 mph at Cresco University of Iowa bubble dome collapsed under heavy snow, causing $2 million in damage Other Topics: Iowa corn and soybean yields hit record highs (215 bu/acre corn, 65 bu/acre soybeans) Discussion of July cloudiness and potential impacts on melon yields in southeast Iowa
