Month: February 2012

All of Iowa, Winter Weather

Iowa Forecast Video 2/16/2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8JkukQm_yM?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] QUIET AND MILD: A quiet and mild end to the week across the state, with no precipitation chances until at least Monday. With the snow cover quickly eroding, we will see temperatures well into the 30s and 40s across the state with partly to mostly sunny skies. There could be some fog in …

All of Iowa, Winter Weather

Iowa Forecast Video 2/15/2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFo1MwuqefA?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] BRUSHED BY PRECIP: The system moving through today will only effect the southeastern half of the state with any measurable precipitation. There could be some flurries or light drizzle across the northwestern half but nothing that will amount to much more than a trace. The southeastern half will see mainly some rain or …

Gardening, Uncategorized

Snowfall Totals from yesterday. 2+ inches in some areas! All of which is expected to be completely melted by weeks end.

Front yard view February 14th 2012 a winter scene that has been rare this year. We had ourselves a nice little system last night spread snow across all of Southeastern Minnesota bringing minor accumulations which coated all of the local area, and even much of the region. The snow started just before 12pm in many …

All of Iowa, Winter Weather

Iowa Forecast Video 2/14/2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbwEqMBfns?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] BRIEF BREAK: Today will be a pause between systems with some partial clearing and highs in the 30s to near 50 across the state. Clouds roll back in later tonight into Wednesday with the next system however which will bring some rain and wintry mix, ending as snow Thursday before exiting. Amounts at …

All of Iowa, Storm Reports, Winter Weather

Snowfall Totals February 13th 2012

Here are the snowfall totals from the storm that came through late Sunday night into Monday across the state. Any other reports would be appreciated, on twitter use the hashtag #iawx. Sioux City 6.2″ Spencer 5″ Emmetsburg 5″ Cherokee 5″ Odebolt 4.5″ Holstein 4″ Corydon* 4″ Sioux Center 4″ Rock Valley 3.6″ Spirit Lake 3.5″ …

All of Iowa, Winter Weather

Iowa Forecast Video 2/13/2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY0bsfv9jjs?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] SNOWY DAY: Snow will move across the state today with accumulations ranging between 1-3″. It will cause some travel issues but nothing that isn’t out of the ordinary with light snow totals. The snow moves out tonight but the seasonal readings remain for a few more days before another storm steps foot into …

Gardening, Uncategorized

Spring in Winter contiues. Little bit of light snow for tomarrow light accumulations 1″ or less, not staying long as highs reach go into the 30s some days near 40 everyday this week.

Regional weather view. A weak but widespread system will produce some light snows across most of the Upper Midwest for Monday. Accumulations region wide will be light. There will be no cold air behind this system and will in fact remain mild. It will also turn dry again after the passing of this system. Local …

Winter Weather

Winter Weather Advisory Monday

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a Winter Weather Advisory effective from Midnight Monday morning until 6pm Monday evening for the following counties, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby. Snow is expected to move into the area late tonight into Monday morning with the heaviest snow occurring Monday morning. Snowfall …

All of Iowa, Winter Weather

Iowa Forecast Video 2/12/2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXRyBXh_jP0?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] SNOW WEEK: Some light snow is coming to the state Monday and then again on Wednesday. The Monday system looks to bring about 1-2″ across the state, with about an inch on Wednesday. This won’t be a major system by any means, but there will be some slippery spots on the roads during …