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Can Iowa expect a cold or snowy spring? Here are the Farmers’ Almanac’s predictions
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The Farmer’s Almanac has released annual weather predictions for more than 200 years. These predictions are based on a formula comparing data found in solar patterns and historical weather conditions with current solar activity.
Let’s see how accurate its predictions have been this winter, and what’s in store for the spring.
What was the Farmer’s Almanac winter forecast for Iowa, and how did it hold up?
The annual outlook released last August called for a frigid winter with cold temperatures and lots of snow, claiming that “the BRRR is back.”
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The Farmers’ Almanac predicted plenty of cold temperatures and occasional bouts of storminess, bringing widespread rains and snows to the Great Plains.
To date this season, Des Moines’ winter snowfall total is at 31.4 inches, measured by National Weather Service. Last winter, a total of 33.1 inches of snow fell in Des Moines, with the snowiest month of the season being March, accounting for 10.3 inches of snow.
Considering Des Moines saw 27.2 inches of snow this January alone, it’s safe to say this has, in fact, been a snowy season. The average yearly snowfall for Des Moines is about 35 inches, according to NWS.
Des Moines saw 24.98 inches of rain in 2023, and 10.86 inches of rain since the 2023-2024 Farmer’s Almanac was released in August. According to NWS, the yearly precipitation average in Des Moines is around 36 inches.
Pending the arrival of more rain and snow this season, it seems, for the most part, that the almanac’s winter outlook has proven to be accurate.
What does the spring weather forecast 2024 predict in Iowa?
The Northern Hemisphere will welcome spring during the spring equinox on Tuesday, March 19. But, The Almanac says the season and weather may not be on the same page. “The BRRRR” might stay a while.
Near Easter, The Almanac expects heavy Midwest storms to sweep east to northeast, producing a northern snow, heavy showers and thunderstorms to the south.
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North central states can also plan for many days of cold temperatures this spring, with possible late snow though much of April, according to The Almanac.
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.
The Iowa State men remain No. 3 in the latest AP Poll Top 25, which was released on Monday.
Following a win over Morgan State, the Cyclones (10-1) check in behind SEC powers Tennessee and Auburn, keeping the Top 3 the same for another week.
Duke and Alabama are right behind Iowa State, as Kentucky dropped six spots to No. 10 this week. Florida, Kansas, Marquette and Oregon complete the Top 10.
Along with Iowa State and Kansas, the Big 12 Conference is represented by Houston, Cincinnati and newcomer Baylor. The Cougars are ranked 15th, the Bearcats are No. 17 and the Bears are 25th.
Other newcomers include Mississippi State, Arkansas and Illinois, as Memphis, Dayton, Michigan and Clemson all dropped out.
The Cyclones close out 2024 when they travel to Boulder to take on Colorado. That game is set for Monday, Dec. 30 and will be the conference opener.
Here is the men’s college basketball AP Poll Top 25 for Week 8:
(Dec. 23)
1. Tennessee (41)
2. Auburn (21)
3. Iowa State
4. Duke
5. Alabama
6. Florida
7. Kansas
8. Marquette
9. Oregon
10. Kentucky
11. Connecticut
12. Oklahoma
13. Texas A&M
14. Gonzaga
15. Houston
16. Mississippi
17. Cincinnati
18. Michigan State
19. Mississippi State
20. San Diego State
21. Purdue
22. UCLA
23. Arkansas
24. Illinois
25. Baylor
Others receiving votes: Maryland 119; Dayton 108; Drake 91; St. John’s 90; Memphis 65; Michigan 50; Georgia 45; Pittsburgh 27 West Virginia 26; Missouri 25; Ohio State 23; North Carolina 20; Clemson 18; Arizona State 13; Utah State 9; Wisconsin 9; Texas Tech 8; Indiana 8; St. Bonaventure 4; Penn State 3.
Dropped from rankings: Memphis 21; Dayton 22; Michigan 24; Clemson 25.
Three Iowa State football players have been invited to participate in the annual Reese’s Senior Bowl. The game will take place on Feb. 1 from Mobile, Alabama, airing live on NFL Network at 1:30 p.m. CT.
Higgins and Noel are both wide receivers while Porter transitioned from that position to defensive back before this past season.
Higgins, a Florida native, has 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns, earning second team all-Big 12 and third team all-Associated Press honors. He formed the first-ever 1,000-yard duo with Noel this past season for the Cyclones.
Noel, a Kansas City native, hauled in 72 passes for 1,077 yards with seven TDs. He was named the conference co-special teams player of the year and owns a 45-game streak with at least one reception.
Porter, from Bettendorf became a starter, picking off three passes while also blocking five kicks in his career.
Iowa State has had at least one played invited to the Senior Bowl each of the past four seasons.
Played annually since 1950, the Reese’s Senior Bowl is one of the nation’s best collegiate all-star games. This marks the second time in school history that ISU has had three players invited to the game (2021).
1955- Max Burkett
1962- Dave Hoppmann
1962- Chuck Walton
1963- Dave Hoover
1964- John Van Sicklen
1966- Eppie Barney
1968- Tom Busch
1972- Dean Carlson
1973- Merv Krakau
1974- Matt Blair
1975- Tom Goedjen
1977- Luther Blue
1979- Mike Stensrud (DNP)
1981- Kenny Neil
1983- Bruce Reimers
1986- Dennis Gibson
1991- Blaise Bryant
2000- Sage Rosenfels
2001- Ennis Haywood
2002- Seneca Wallace
2003- Jordan Carstens
2007- Ahtyba Rubin
2011- Leonard Johnson
2011- Kelechi Osemele
2013- Kirby Van Der Kamp
2014- E.J. Bibbs (DNP)
2017- Allen Lazard
2019 – Steve Wirtel
2021 – Charlie Kolar, Andrew Mevis, Mike Rose (DNP)
2022 – Xavier Hutchinson, Will McDonald IV (DNP)
2023 – TJ Tampa (DNP)
2024 – Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Darien Porter
On Sunday evening, we learned that Iowa officially missed out on Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula, a big target out of the transfer portal. After visits to Iowa, Missouri, UCF and Ole Miss, the former Nittany Lion elected to take his talents to Mizzou.
So what’s next for the Hawkeyes? What other available targets are worth looking into? Is their best option not in the portal (yet)?
Let’s take a look at what Iowa could do next at the QB position, with its top target off the board.
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