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What in the Weather?

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

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26:27

4/23/26 - Wet weather returns, and so have many pests!

What in the Weather? ·

2026/04/23

00:00:33 Madelynn returns from maternity leave—baby Lucille (Lucy) born Jan 21 (9 days late), quick hospital stay, family support, travel to 4 states; transitioning to part-time (30 hrs/wk, 3 office days, reachable Thu/Fri). 00:02:48 On this day in Iowa history: 1870 Estherville Vindicator first used "blizzard" for weather (earliest known); etymology from 19th-century US (violent blow/gunshot to storm, Midwest 1870s-80s). 00:04:33 7-day forecast: Severe today (tornado/squall risk west IA,

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Will it dry out? Plus fruit crops and frost risk with...

What in the Weather? ·

2026/04/16

What in the Weather: Iowa Weather and Specialty Crops Update - April 16, 2026 00:00:13 - Intro and This Day in Iowa Weather History: Iowa weather history from April 16, 1967, including an F3 tornado, large hail, fatalities, and historic dust storms the next day. 00:02:10 - Short-Term Forecast: Discussion of severe weather risks through Friday, followed by cooler weekend temps with freeze potential Saturday night, transitioning to sunny, quiet conditions next week. 00:04:02 - Extended

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4/9/26 - Why last week's storms didn't materialize

What in the Weather? ·

2026/04/09

What in the Weather | Episode Summary — April 9, 2026 [00:00:28] On this day in Iowa weather history: the 2007 Easter freeze cold wave event (April 3–10) and its impacts on winter wheat, blooming fruits, and emerging corn across the Central Plains and Midwest. [00:02:44] Seven-day weather forecast for Iowa: an active, warm, and wet pattern with multiple storm systems, a 15% chance of severe thunderstorms on days five through seven, and potential rainfall totals of one to five inches across

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4/2/26 - Storms now, Chilly Weekend, then Warm and...

What in the Weather? ·

2026/04/02

Episode Summary: "What in the Weather" — April 2, 2026 00:27 – Iowa Weather History (1982): A dramatic cold front brought an 84–85°F high, then a 40°F temperature drop within an hour, followed by snow and blizzard conditions. 01:28 – This Week's Forecast: Two rounds of potential severe weather Thursday and Friday; rainfall 1–2½"+; followed by a weekend cool-down with frost and freeze potential. 03:09 – Discussion of how soil moisture affects overnight lows and frost levels across Iowa.

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26:03

3/25/26 - Dry now, wetter starting next week. Our...

What in the Weather? ·

2026/03/25

Episode Summary 00:00:08 – 1907 Iowa weather history: record 92°F March heat, followed by volcanic eruption–driven spring cooling 00:01:31 – New March 2026 heat record: Little Sioux hits 97°F, breaking the all‑time Iowa March temperature record and surpassing previous 92°F marks from 1907 and 1986. 00:03:37 – This week's forecast: small rain chance Thursday, brief freeze Friday night, then temperatures rebounding into 70s–80s with a more active pattern and storm chances late next week.

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3/12/26 - First flowers; drier end of the month...

What in the Weather? ·

2026/03/12

Episode Summary • [00:00:19] Welcome and introductions — Dan Fillius and Justin Glisan kick off the episode. • [00:00:40] On this day in Iowa weather history — a powerful 1954 storm brought dirty snow, sleet, freezing rain, and widespread damage to telephone and power lines across Iowa. • [00:01:19] Week ahead forecast — a winter storm system is expected this weekend with significant precipitation, especially in northeast Iowa, along with high winds and red flag warnings through Friday. Warmer and

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3/5/26 - How Mild Was Meteorological Winter?

What in the Weather? ·

2026/03/05

Season 4 kicks off with Dan Fillius and Justin Glisan; Madelynn Wuestenberg is on maternity leave On this day in Iowa weather history: the record-breaking snowstorm of March 4–6, 1959, which stranded an estimated 20,000 vehicles in Des Moines Active weather week ahead: strong to severe thunderstorm potential, especially southern Iowa, with 1.5–2.5 inches of rain possible in the southeast over the next 7 days Climate outlook: leaning warm and wet through mid-March, with conditions trending back

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2/25/26 - The Best and Worst of 2025

What in the Weather? ·

2026/02/25

What in the Weather – Episode Summary Iowa Specialty Producers Conference | February 24, 2026 | Ankeny, Iowa This episode is a live recording of the What in the Weather podcast session presented at the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference. State Climatologist Justin Glisan and host Dan Fillius cover current weather conditions, a full 2025 weather year in review, and crop and pest impacts for Iowa specialty producers. Current Conditions & Outlook February 2025 has been one of the top five warmest on

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1/28/26 - It's cold, but still warmer on average

What in the Weather? ·

2026/01/28

Episode Summary Topics Covered: • 00:00:29 - Iowa Weather History (January 27-28, 1977): The devastating 1977 blizzard that struck northern and eastern Iowa with winds up to 55 mph, 6-foot snow drifts, and wind chills dropping to negative 60 to negative 90 • 00:01:32 - Weekly Weather Forecast: Warming trend ahead with temperatures climbing from teens/20s to the 30s by Monday/Tuesday; quiet storm track with most action on southern and eastern coasts of the country • 00:02:32 - Extended Climate

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12/18/25 - This Warm December

What in the Weather? ·

2025/12/18

Podcast Summary Weather History & Current Conditions (December 18, 2025) Historic perspective: December 18, 1976 saw unseasonably warm temps reaching 64°F in Des Moines Recent pattern shift from active Alberta Clippers bringing light, fluffy snow to warmer, drier conditions Flash freeze warning for today as cold front passes through with potential snow squalls White Christmas Outlook Historical probabilities: Rock Rapids (70%), Des Moines (39%), Fort Madison (30%) 2025 forecast: Unlikely for

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25:29

12/3/25 - Bundle Up! Plus Fall Recap, and Snowfall...

What in the Weather? ·

2025/12/03

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

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11/6/25 - Killing Frost this weekend...then warmer again

What in the Weather? ·

2025/11/06

Weather Forecast: Big winter cooldown coming this weekend with lows in the teens and highs in the upper 20s-low 30s Potential snowfall of 1-5 inches across northern Iowa Saturday into Sunday Temperatures warming back to the 50s early next week Leaning warmer and slightly wetter pattern continues in 8-14 day outlook (Nov 13-19) Historical Weather: Looking back at the November 6, 1990 snowstorm that brought up to 8.5 inches of snow and a record low of -1°F Recent Conditions: Six consecutive weeks

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22:26

10/23/25 - So...about that frost that just happened

What in the Weather? ·

2025/10/23

Historical Weather: On October 23, 1908, southwestern Iowa received significant early snowfall—up to 11 inches in Clarinda Current Frost Event: 57 of 160-200 weather stations recorded temperatures at or below 32°F this week, though not considered meteorologically "widespread" Weather Forecast: Stable pattern for next few days, then rain chances Sunday night through Tuesday (0.5-1+ inches expected across most of the state) Temperature Outlook: Warmer than normal for late October/early November;

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10/16/25 - Widespread frost not likely until November

What in the Weather? ·

2025/10/16

Weather History & Current Conditions Historical note: In 1950, Des Moines saw a 14° temperature spike in 5 minutes during a thunderstorm, reaching 87° due to prefrontal warming Current forecast: Cold front Friday with showers/thunderstorms, then cooler temps - returning to seasonal averages (mid-60s highs, upper-40s lows) Frost Watch Only 5 Iowa stations have hit freezing so far (Elkader, Sioux Center at 31°, Stanley, Spencer and Mason City at 32°) No widespread frost or freeze expected through

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24:44

10/9/25 - Maybe no frost 'til last week of October?

What in the Weather? ·

2025/10/09

This Day in Iowa Weather History: 1970 early season snowstorm brought 5.1 inches to Sioux City - their earliest 1+ inch accumulation on record Current Weather Forecast: Slight warm-up through the weekend with above-average temperatures Isolated chance of showers/thunderstorms overnight and late Saturday into Sunday No widespread frost expected through at least October 24th Climate Outlook: 8-14 day outlook: leaning warmer and slightly wetter October outlook: warmer with equal chances for

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9/25/25 - Frost before Oct. 11 not likely

What in the Weather? ·

2025/09/25

Weather History & Forecast: 1942: Early snowfall hit Iowa on this date, with up to 4 inches accumulating in some areas Coming week: Unseasonably warm and dry with sunny days, temperatures above normal Extended outlook: Strong warm signal through early October, particularly in upper Midwest Recent Weather: Past week: 8-12 degrees above average statewide First above-average rainfall period in weeks (with the highest, 4.54", in Fort Dodge!) Eastern Iowa remained drier than western areas Specialty

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9/17/25 - How bad was the summer this year?

What in the Weather? ·

2025/09/17

• Historical Weather Moment: In 1912, Iowa experienced extreme weather swings from 104°F heat to snow flurries within just 9 days in September • Current Forecast: Unsettled weather with cut-off low pressure system bringing increased precipitation chances, potential storms with wind and small hail, but overall benign conditions • 8-14 Day Outlook: "Red bullseye" over Iowa and Minnesota indicating high likelihood of above-normal temperatures (mid-upper 70s vs normal) through September 30th • Recent

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9/11/25 - Summery Weather Ahead

What in the Weather? ·

2025/09/11

Weather Forecast & Climate Updates • Hot and dry conditions ahead with temperatures in low-mid 90s and heat index values in mid-upper 90s • 8-14 day outlook shows continued warmth into late September with slight chance for above normal precipitation • ENSO update: 71% chance of La Niña transition October-December, signaling potential warm and dry fall/winter This Week's Weather Recap • Chilly temperatures that felt great after a hot summer • Mostly dry conditions with under 0.4 inches for most of

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9/4/25 - Summer Season Recap

What in the Weather? ·

2025/09/04

Weather History & Forecasts Iowa Weather History (1989): Large thunderstorms brought heavy rain to western Iowa with severe weather and brief tornadoes, causing wind damage, roof damage, and trees falling on cars 7-Day Forecast: Cool autumn weather with clear skies and below-average temperatures; best rain chances on days 4-6 due to Atlantic activity and shifted Bermuda high Climate Outlook: September 9-13 shows slightly warmer temperatures and higher precipitation chances in western Iowa; monthly

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8/28/25 - Continuing Cool and Drier..."Worst Season...

What in the Weather? ·

2025/08/28

Weather Forecast & Conditions: Cold front moving south from Minnesota will stall over Iowa, bringing rain chances Friday-Sunday Expected rainfall: up to 1-1.5 inches in northwest Iowa, less than 0.5 inches elsewhere Cool temperatures continuing into early September (50-60% chance of below normal temps) First overnight lows in the 40s recorded this past week Historical Weather Note: August 28, 1979: Violent F3-F4 tornado tracked 45 miles across southwestern Iowa, killing 2 people and causing

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