Weather Wizards (1939)

Modern meteorology and a hardworking government weather team put their science and organization to work as a cold front moves from Alaska toward the citrus groves of Southern California First the scientists predict the storms course giving several days warning to farmers and growers The growers typified by the Morgan family prepare the oilburning pots throughout their grove Then as the temperature dips below freezing they light the pots The cold snap continues as oilsupplies dwindle the smoky air slows traffic including trucks bringing more oil The scientists strive to predict how long freezing temperatures will last can the Morgans hold out