What in the Weather? recording Summary Weather history and current conditions in Iowa Justin Glisan, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship climatologist, discusses recent rainfall and temperature patterns in Iowa 10/12/1899, a record-high temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit in Des Moines Dan Fillius expresses disappointment in the radar data availability and requests a link to a higher-resolution radar archive. Weather forecasting and thunderstorms in Iowa Forecast shows potential for heavier rain in northern Iowa. Dan Fillius and Justin Glisan discuss the relationship between synoptic and mesoscale weather systems, with a focus on the importance of understanding the nature of thunderstorms in fall. The speakers speculate on the possibility of a study examining the accuracy of QPF forecasts at different points in the season, with a focus on verifying the product's reliability. Weather conditions and frost risk in Iowa Des Moines area missed out on rain, while Eastern Iowa and Northern Iowa received more. Dan Fillius advises sweet potato farmers to harvest their crops before soil temperatures drop below 55°F. Dan Fillius and Justin Glisan discuss frost watch and the varying degrees of frost damage across different locations in Iowa, with some areas experiencing more damage than others. Fillius shares his experience of visiting growers in Kalona, where some plants were affected by frost while others were not, highlighting the localized nature of frost damage. Climate, solar eclipse, and moisture recharge for agriculture Glisan, Justin: Discusses solar eclipse on Saturday, mentions cloud cover and possibility of seeing the eclipse through a telescope with a solar filter. Dan Fillius: Shares a problem with birds eating chard in gardens, suggests using hoops and bird netting to protect the crop. Glisan: Partly cloudy skies in Kansas for solar eclipse Dan Fillius asks Justin Glisan about the expected soil moisture recharge in a normal year, given a record-breaking winter like last year's. Justin Glisan explains that even with a lot of precipitation, soil profiles can remain frozen at a certain depth unless the profile is thawing, and that wetter soils don't freeze as deep or as fast. Justin Glisan explains that a warmer winter due to El Niño could lead to more precipitation and increased soil moisture, potentially benefiting crops. Dan Fillius wonders if leaving the tarp off until it freezes could help lock in moisture and kill winter weeds, but Justin suggests that snow may not infiltrate well 

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