(Radio Iowa) – Iowans don’t usually see a half-foot of snowfall during October but that’s just one more thing we can chalk up for this bizarre 2020. State climatologist Justin Glisan says the month ended up being one of the coldest Octobers in Iowa history, punctuated by that snow squall mid-month that dumped heavy snow mostly in central Iowa, with some areas like Johnston reporting up to nine inches. It made for a chilly month.
Rainfall during October was a mixed bag, as parts of western and central Iowa were still deep in drought or had very dry conditions, while eastern Iowa got more than its share of precipitation.
So what does the month of November hold? Some forecasters are predicting a “snowmageddon,” but Glisan sees a more gradual move toward an early winter.
Forecast models indicate November may be a wetter-than-average month, which he says could be a big plus to “recharge” the soil in areas of Iowa that have been so dry for much of the year.
The APD Reserves will be holding their annual “Family Dreams Christmas” program on Saturday, December 19th. Applications f
In 2019, the APD was able to assist 66 children and 17 adults from 25 different families with the two programs. They also put over $17,000 back into the community. If you would like to make a donation to supporting these programs you can contact the Atlantic Police Department Office or or drop off your donation to the Police Department inside the City Hall Building at 4th and Walnut Streets. Checks can be made out to “APCCO” which stands for the Atlantic Police Community Charitable Organization. This is our 501(c)(3) that is set up for their community programs.
Smith says “While COVID-19 has presented challenges to our typical schedule of events, we’ve made the best of it and worked closely with Cass County Public Health. We’re excited to provide modified activities for everyone to enjoy.”
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