More snow fell then was expected last night. Snow continues falling this morning in the extreme eastern part of the state where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Noon. The Warning was issued very early this morning when total accumulations were expected to exceed advisory criteria. Some very preliminary snowfall accumulations are out …
Category: Winter Weather
Advisory Expanded
A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until Saturday morning for the following counties, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama and Warren until 9am and for Adair, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Crawford, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Sac and Webster counties until 6am. The Winter Weather Advisory …
Heavy Snow Band
At just past 9pm, a moderate to heavy snow band was located mainly 20 miles either side of US Hwy 30 from Clinton to Cedar Rapids to Ames. Heavy snow was reported at Cedar Rapids at 9pm. Accumulations of 1/2 to 1 inch per hour is possible with this heavy snow band moving through. Snow …
A Short Break
Snow has ended across the state, with most places receiving anywhere between a dusting and 3 inches. Snow will redevelop this afternoon into tonight, some freezing drizzle or sleet may mix in with the snow mainly south of Interstate 80. Accumulations of 1-3 more inches will be possible mainly north of Algona to Quad Cities …
Winter Weather Advisories Issued
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued which will begin at Midnight tonight and be in effect until 6am Saturday morning for the following counties, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette, Clayton, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones, Jackson and Clinton. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until Midnight tonight for the following …
A Glaze of Ice
Most of the heavy precipitation has moved off to the northeast of the state, some freezing drizzle and fog will be likely the rest of the night. The wind will begin to pick up tomorrow as temperatures drop to near 0 by Monday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for areas in Iowa …
Back to Winter Weather
After a few days of posting the year in reviews with the weather being tranquil, another storm is moving into the state. A Winter Weather Advisory that begins at 3pm this afternoon and will be in effect until 6am Sunday morning for the following counties in Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and …
Some Evening Notes
Some river flood warnings have been issued for numerous area rivers due to the snowmelt that has occurred over the last few days. This is also due to some ice jams as well. The Raccoon River near Des Moines is expected to crest soon due to an ice jam that is occurring there. A Flash …
Midday Review
An Ice Storm Warning is in effect until through this afternoon for the following counties, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Fayette, Clayton, Buchanan, Delaware, Benton, Linn, Poweshiek, Iowa, Johnson, Mahaska, Keokuk, Washington, Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, Appanoose and Davis. This is where ice accumulations could reach 1/2 inch. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for areas east of …
The Expansion of Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will begin at 10am this morning and last until Midnight for the following counties, Black Hawk, Clarke, Decatur, Grundy, Hardin, Jasper, Lucas, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, Tama, Warren and Wayne and from 3pm this afternoon until 3am Sunday morning for the …