A nice clipper is currently on its’ way through the state of Iowa and surrounding areas, initial forecasts for this system indicated that it would likely be too dry for any snowfall to occur or if it did only flurries would be the ones to survive to the ground. This morning a band of snow developed in areas of southeast South Dakota and made its’ way across southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa while continuing to expand to the southwest. Currently this band of snow stretches from southwestern Wisconsin through central Iowa. Although the snow is mainly light, some areas of moderate snow have been seen reducing visibilities to a mile or two at times. Winds are gusty at times and thus some blowing snow across the roadways may become hazardous if drivers are not careful. At this time it looks like the most any area should receive is an inch although most places should receive even less as the band of snow works its’ way through.
A nice little winter surprise for people in the area and goes to show how difficult winter weather forecasting can be with rapid changing conditions.
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