Another in a series of bitter arctic blasts is expected to move back into the state by early next week. The last few model runs show a large polar high swinging SE into the US early next week dislodging the cold air near the North Pole and bringing it down to where we are in …
Category: All of Iowa
Snowy Roads
Roads in the western half of the state are mostly to completely covered in snow, while other roads in the central sections are partly to completely covered. Many of the roads in the eastern sections of the state are normal because of the lack of any snow that has fallen in those areas. These too …
Snow Through Tuesday
A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for areas mainly west of the Interstate 35 corridor in the state. This will remain in effect through Monday night in the western counties and Tuesday morning in the central counties of the state. Snowfall amounts will be heavy but will be falling over a long period …
Bitter Chill Tonight
Clear skies and light winds along with a fresh snow pack will lead to very cold temperatures tonight. Readings will drop below zero across most of the state tonight with some places seeing double digits below zero temps. Without any wind, wind chills will be not be an issue tonight and tomorrow morning. The storm …
Difference of Models on Weekend Storm
Here are differing models on how much snow will fall across the state this weekend. Although the GFS model run goes an extra 36 hours, there is expected to be little snow accumulating between Monday evening and Wednesday morning (the difference between the NAM and the GFS) The NAM model (first image) shows that little …
Big Storm This Weekend?
A possible large storm system is expected to be very close to the state late this weekend. There is a chance of some accumulating snow with this system, with the heaviest accumulations right now looking to be setting up south and southwest of the state at this time. However, some minor accumulations across the state …
Light Snow Chances
Light snow is currently moving through parts of the state this afternoon. It’s mainly going to effect the northern and northeastern sections of the state with no more than a dusting of snow. Travel is not expected to be impacted by this storm. Clouds will once again increase again after a short break tomorrow morning, …
Big Chill Possible Next Week?
The GFS Model run from this morning is showing the possiblity of a arctic cold snap coming back into the state at the middle to end of next week. The image shown above is the GFS model run a week from today. It shows a 1060mb high over Alberta heading SE toward the US. Although …
Bit of Snow in NE Iowa
Some light snow has been falling across the northeastern sections of the state this afternoon. Accumulations have been nothing more than a dusting or so, with the main roads not becoming too impacted by the light snow. This will be moving out of the state later this evening, with clearing skies following suit statewide tonight …
2010 Year in Review:Precipitation
Here are the precipitation figures for 2010 for selected cities across the state and the midwest. It was a wet year once again across the state with every city sans Mason City seeing a rainfall surplus once again. Numerous locations saw 10″ surplusses, with Des Moines having the greatest amount with a 17 inch surplus. …