While the state is digging out between 3-9 inches of snow, yet another storm will move into the state on Monday into Tuesday. This one will bring yet another 1 to possibly 3-4 inches of snow as an arctic push of much colder air moves into the state. Readings will be 5-10° below average through …
More than Expected
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 …
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 …
Adding on
Snow is currently moving through the state this evening. Some locations in the southern part of the state could see the snow mix with sleet or a little freezing rain for the next few hours before it changes to all snow. Snow should end by sunrise tomorrow morning across the state with a few flurries …
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 …
Snow for southern areas.
System was farther Southwest then forecasted Expect only a Trace to 0.50″ for all areas Today. Then much colder weather by early next week more on this later Don’t foreget about my Special Post coming up by Saturday or Sunday!
Clearing and Cool
The weak disturbance has moved off to the east and the skies have begun clearing across the state. The winds which have at times reached 20-25 mph from the NW in gusts will ease off as the night progresses. Temperatures this evening were in the single digits, teens and lower 20s. Tonight lows will dip …
A Little Snow here and There
It was mentioned yesterday about the possibility of some flurries or a light snow shower, that is what is expected today with a disturbance moving through the state from the NW. The limited moisture with the storm will give little if any accumulations from this storm. After another storm on Friday and next Tuesday, temperatures …