Over the past few months, the weather has largely been characterized by warmer-than-normal temperatures. Since the ground didn’t freeze as hard, that means the recent storms have been able to get moisture deeper into the soil. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said this is especially important considering the fact that we are now in our 199th consecutive week of drought in Iowa.
Fortunately, we are trending in the right direction, as Glisan said that some areas of the state are now even drought-free.
The deep infiltration of the rainfall is also benefiting farmers during this planting season, as they have been able to get back in the fields rather quickly after rainfall events.
For more information, visit iowaagriculture.gov/climatology-bureau.
