A strong spring storm system is going to affect the state tonight and through tomorrow, with the potential for severe weather and heavy snowfalls for the state of Iowa. A low pressure system is likely to move into the extreme southern portion of the state during the early afternoon hours tomorrow....
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
March 27 Snowfall
Once most people fell asleep Wednesday night, the forecast throughout the state mentioned mainly rain as the next system came into play. Only the northern third of the state was expected to see the white...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Rain & Snow
The storm system that has been in the forecast for quite some time is finally coming into good view from the forecasters perspective and in turn several northern Iowa counties have been put under a Snow Advisory. Expect snow to begin tonight and continue into tomorrow for areas of northern Iowa, leaving...
Monday, March 24, 2008
Spring Time Weather?
Strong southerly winds today allowed for some warm air, but a unique situation with westerly and even northwesterly winds tomorrow will allow for even warmer temperatures. Tonights' lows will stay in the 30s throughout the state, with a few clouds moving over the state. Tomorrows' highs will be above...
Friday, March 21, 2008
March 21 Snowstorm
The snow that was expected to cross over at least a quarter of the state will end up only affecting a few counties instead. The path of the storm never reached as far south as expected, leaving most of the snow over the Minnesota and Wisconsin areas. The bands of snow continue to work across portions...
Thursday, March 20, 2008
March 21 Winter Storm
A winter storm is looking to move into the state tonight and last into the day tomorrow. Advisories and warnings have been issued for several counties across the state, where a range from 2-5 inches...
First Snow of Spring!
With today the official first day of spring, a quick system will clip portions of the state and give us our first spring snow. The entire state won't be seeing the snow however, the southern two-thirds should see mainly rain. In fact, some instability will be present tonight and may allow for a few...
Monday, March 17, 2008
More Snow!!
As mentioned in early postings, winter isn't quite over yet. This latest system that is going to roll through the plains states is putting down some fairly impressive snow amounts through last night. More snow is expected through the day today and into tonight, with total accumulations approaching...
Friday, March 14, 2008
Warm Throughout
Today was another warm day, with the entire state above 40 degrees and areas even with snowpack reaching into the mid 40s to ~50. A majority of the state was held in the 50s, with some portions of the...
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Active Weather
We are coming upon spring-time, as temperatures are looking to stay above freezing for a majority of the state for the next week. The areas that will still see below freezing temperatures are likely...
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Lots of Water
Lots of water from the melting snow that is! Not much in the way of precipitation is i n the forecast until Friday when a quick system moves in and may give the state a mix of precip. A few flood warnings...
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Wonderful Week Ahead
The latest image from the NOHRSC Interactive Snow Information shows that nearly half of the state is now under 2 inches in snow depth. However, some areas of the state, mainly northeast, have over 20...
Friday, March 7, 2008
NWS Des Moines Open House
The National Weather Service in Des Moines is holding a public open house tomorrow (Saturday March 8) from 10 am until 3 pm. This is a copy of what is posted on the Des Moines NWS webpage:The Des Moines NOAA / National Weather Service office will be presenting a public open house Saturday March 8 from...
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Small Blast of Snow... Large Blast of Cold!
Another little wave of energy is going to work through the state tonight, bringing with it the chance for some light snow over a majority of the state. This comes after what was a beautiful day outside today with the sun shining and actually being strong enough to melt the snow! A good sign that the...
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Another Quick Snowfall
A couple of weak waves of energy are going to work through the state tonight and tomorrow as well as Thursday into Thursday night. Both of these waves will filter in colder air as well as give us a chance at snow. Lows tonight will range from the teens to mid 20s with snow falling throughout the northwest...
Monday, March 3, 2008
Slowly Warming
After high temperatures yesterday reached into the 60s and 70s for parts of the state, highs today are back below normal ranging from the lower 20s to near 30. Yesterday was a unique day, bringing a strong system overhead that allowed the large temperature spread over the state. This also allowed...
Sunday, March 2, 2008
More Winter
Although the last several days and today will feel like we are gaining on spring compared to winter, we aren't quite finished with winter yet. A fairly strong storm system is expected to move just south and east of the state this afternoon and overnight. There is plenty of warm air overrunning the...
