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 precipitation La Niña Advisory issued - conditions present and expected to persist through December 2025-February 2026 La Niña typically means drier/warmer falls and potential for more winter cold air outbreaks Recent Weather Notes: Past week saw summer-like temperatures 12-16°F above normal Statewide average of 72°F (14.7°F above normal) Cold front October 5th brought localized heavy rain (1.5-2.5 inches in diagonal band from southwest to northeast Iowa) Specialty Crop Impacts: Fall warmth accelerating fall crop growth (lettuce, etc.) Extended season benefiting delayed summer plantings Discussion of rice growing in Minnesota and overwintering onion planting strategies Tips on managing fall-planted flowers to avoid early flowering Upcoming Events: High Tunnel Short Course - November 12th at Iowa Arboretum, Madrid, IA (registration now open) Topics: high tunnel peach production, transplant watering strategies, high tunnel soil health management Impact Squared Virtual Visioning Activity - November 6th, 6-7:30 PM Help inform climate tool development for small-scale and specialty crop farmers $100 Amazon gift card for participants Bonus Weather Fact: First EF5 tornado in over 12 years confirmed in North Dakota (June 2025) - last one was Moore, Oklahoma in May 2013 podcast summary generated using Claude.ai

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