The transition from rain to snow is just about complete with likely only a few areas of rain remaining in the far south. Light snow is falling all across the state with a heavy band seen around Prairie Du Chien area. Snow is only expected to increase as the night goes on with snowfall rates of …

The latest radar this afternoon shows a large swath of snow north of Interstate 80. The vast majority of this is light, with the exception of northwest Iowa where light-to-moderate snow is occurring. Snow is expected to increase this evening statewide with the whole state being all snow by this evening. This will be right …

A look on the radar shows snow already forming across much of the region in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. The vast majority of this snow is not reaching the ground, however, as indicated by the airport observations in northwest Iowa – Sheldon, Le Mars, Storm Lake and Sioux City are the only METAR stations …

The first significant winter storm, or any winter event for that matter, is on deck to affect the state tomorrow night. The primary jet streak, currently positioned from the northwestern United States through the midwestern US, will be aided by another jet streak extending across the Upper Mississippi Valley eastward. These jet streaks will aid …

Have you enjoyed the wonderful, mild fall conditions so far with virtually no mention of snow?! Well, it is that time of the year – and we do have to talk about a potential upcoming significant winter storm expected to impact the area on Friday. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for areas along …

A Wind Advisory has been issued for the vast majority of northern Iowa from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. 30 to 35 MPH sustained winds with gusts to 45 MPH will make travel hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles on north south roads. Loose objects may be blown around and minor property damage may occur. …

An active weather week continues across the state with everything from light-to-moderate rain, strong winds, snow, and potentially a mix in the forecast. Yet another low pressure system that is currently moving out of the Plains will drive into the region Wednesday, bringing with it shower and thunderstorm chances once again. By the time this …

High pressure has dominated the weather situation over the midwest over the past several days, and this will continue to move to the southeast. A storm system brewing over the desert southwest will move into the area this week. Moisture ahead of this will result in widespread chances for showers and thunderstorms across the area …

The National Weather Service in Omaha has confirmed that a tornado struck near Avoca, Iowa today. The tornado, an EF-1, had an estimated peak wind of 110 MPH with a total path length of four miles. The path width is being determined. There were no fatalities, however injuries are unknown at this time. The tornado started …

A powerful and large storm system is expected to strengthen as it moves into the region on Wednesday. As this moves out of the area Wednesday night into the Upper Great Lakes region, high winds are expected to overcome the area. High Wind Warning: NW Quarter The highest of winds are expected over the northwestern …