Winter Again...

We've been flirting with spring-time conditions in the past week or so, with an abundance of melting snow and even a tornado watch that included 3 Iowa counties. Now after that strong system has moved through, pulling down the cold air behind it we are back into the winter regime. Snow showers and flurries have went through the state on Thursday, putting down 1-4 inches across the state; with another round of snow last night into today moving across the state. This latest round will likely only put down a dusting to maybe an inch if some 'training' of the snow showers can occur. Temperatures today will range from the lower 20s to near 30 across most of the state; Southeastern Iowa will see warmer temperatures with lack of snow cover and with this system not quite pushing the cold air down there, mid to upper 30s will be likely highs. Lows tonight in the teens across a majority of the state, with southeastern Iowa once again being the warm spot with a few 20s.

Some light snow flurries will persist into Sunday for eastern Iowa with this latest system. Another system is right on its' tail and will push more snow into the state for Sunday night, once again accumulations should be light. Temperatures on Sunday will range from the mid 20s to the mid 30s over the state from north to south. Lows Sunday night will see some single digits for northwest Iowa, otherwise teens over the rest of the state. The next chance of snow isn't going to be until Tuesday or Tuesday night, until then expect temperatures in the 20s warming to the upper 20s and mid 30s before the next cold air shot. Lows single digits to teens for the most part, a few 20s mixing in for Tuesday night with cloud cover and scattered snow showers.

Updates may continue through mid-week this week, but then a lull in updates can be expected. One week of classes and then I'll take another 'vacation' to the National American Meteorological Society meeting in New Orleans, LA for 10 days. Expect to enjoy some warmer temperatures down there and enjoy the scenery as well! Will have a very nice photo update once I'm back from that journey, as I'm staying an extended time to have two full days of photography.