Some Quick Snow

A quick system is going to work over the state this evening and through the overnight, mainly effecting northeast Iowa. This kind of system is usually called a clipper due to the quick moving nature, often these systems originate in Canada and are called an Alberta Clipper. This case however is not an Alberta Clipper per say, a weak low pressure system is actually going to be located over Iowa and into the Midwest/Ohio Valley. To the north of this low where there is enough energy and cold air to ring out the moisture that is there and give areas some quick snowfall.

Tonights' system may bring some light precip for much of the state, however a bulk of its' energy will be to the north and east of the state. However, northeast Iowa may see some decent snow amounts during the overnight hours. A quick 2-6 inches of snow may be seen over that section of the state, while the rest of the state will likely stay under an inch of accumulation. Areas in the southern half of the state may see a mix of snow/sleet and rain if some precip can occur in those areas. No significant accumulation is expected, however it does not take much of a mix bag of precip to make conditions hazardous. Nonetheless, this system should move through and be gone by tomorrow morning...

For the latest statement by the NWS, read the latest Snow Advisory that is effect from this afternoon through tonight for areas of northeast Iowa.

Temperatures today ranging from the upper 20s in extreme northeast Iowa to the mid 40s in southwest Iowa where there is no snow on the ground. Lows tonight in the teens to upper 20s from north to south. By Thursday we will see our next winter system make its' way over the state, bringing the entire state to a chance of good snow accumulations. This system will be followed by several waves of energy that may bring more winter weather over the state throughout the weekend. More details on the Thursday storm and others following will be posted in tomorrow's update...