Recap of 4/10 - 4/11 Snow

Snows were quick to accumulate over portions of northern Iowa during the two day event, with other accumulations occurring as far south as I80. Des Moines set a new record for highest daily snowfall for a single day in April. No other records were broken that I am aware of, however other areas did come close to breaking the same record. As for the snow totals from this storm, first from the Sioux Falls CWA (northwest Iowa):

The FSD Storm Totals Snow Graphic shows the heaviest band of snowfall over extreme northern Iowa and southern Minnesota, where although just over 10 inches of snow may have fell significantly less actually accumulated and stayed on the ground. Jackson, MN received 8 inches of snow, with Ocheyden, IA with 7 inches. Several other areas in Dickinson/Clay counties received 6 inches of snow or slightly more... Out of the Des Moines area, Estherville reported 7 inches of snow actually accumulated. Mason City also reported just over 5 inches actually accumulated, various other amounts occurred throughout the state. Despite some of the more significant amounts that accumulated, most of the snow is now melted across the central third of the state. The northern third of Iowa may still have snow on the ground, but by the end of tomorrow if not by sunrise the snow will be nearly gone. Leaving behind the green grass that should once again begin to grow and have the look of spring.