While I was present throughout much of this year's weather that occurred throughout the state of Iowa, it was helpful to read through some of these great products that the Des Moines National Weather Service has issued over the past couple of days. It will remind you of the bitter cold that was endured...
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Melting Ice
The past couple of days left parts of the state under a few tenths of an inch of ice, while other parts saw plenty of melting snow due to the rainfall that was occurring. This rapid melting and additional...
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Mixed Precipitation...
The Holidays have been busy, thus I'm sure with everyone traveling the road conditions have been important to many. There hasn't been too many problems thus far, with mainly some snow and blowing snow to contend with on the roads. Yesterday was quite warm with a warm front moving north over the state...
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Even More Snow!!
While the first brush of snowfall has made its' way over much of the state during the overnight hours it will keep a few flurries or snow showers around in the central/eastern parts of the state early today. A dusting to a few inches may be expected from central to eastern Iowa, the eastern third of...
Monday, December 22, 2008
A little more snow...
Another storm system will clip the state tonight and continue to produce some light snowfall through Tuesday night. While snowfall amounts are not expected to be too high, just below advisory criteria,...
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 20) Update #2
Light to moderate snowfall combined with strong northwesterly winds have allowed travel conditions across the state to deteriorate throughout the day. Most of north-central and northeast Iowa have been...
Winter Storm (Dec. 20) Update #1
The Blizzard Warning has been expanded to include areas along and north of Highway 20, and areas along and west of I-35. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for northeast Iowa where snowfall amounts and winds will still create hazardous conditions, but won't quite reach blizzard criteria. Snowfall...
Friday, December 19, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 20)
The third winter storm of the week is headed towards the state and will begin early tomorrow and continue into Sunday. Areas along and northern of highway 30 are most likely to be effected by this storm, and this is where there are currently Winter Storm Watches issued for north-central and northeast...
Winter Storm (Dec. 18) Recap
A dangerous winter storm created havoc for much of the state of Iowa, and surrounding locations. Snowfall was prominent throughout the northern half of the state where 5 inches or greater was seen. ...
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 18) Update #4
The winter storm has arrived! Widespread reports across the southern half of the state of sleet and freezing rain, with some accumulation and icing already occurring. Some areas of southeast Nebraska have already reported a half inch of sleet, and other reports of an eighth of an inch of ice accumulation....
Winter Storm (Dec. 18) Update #3
Our potent winter storm is taking its' time to move through the plains, the low pressure system is currently over eastern Colorado and is expected to make its' way off of the Rockies this evening. Rapid pressure falls have been occurring over western Kansas, indicating that the low should move to the...
Winter Storm (Dec. 18) Update #2
The National Weather Service offices that cover the state of Iowa were busy last night, issuing several different winter weather advisories/warnings. A quick overview of these warnings: A Winter Weather...
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 18) Update #1
Winter Storm Watches still are to remain in effect until later tonight where they will likely be changed over to some type of winter storm warning, whether it be for snow, or sleet/freezing rain. This...
Winter Storm (Dec. 18)
The entire state of Iowa is now under a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday and Thursday night, with significant accumulations of snow, ice, and sleet possible dependent on your location in the state. A storm system is expected to develop during the afternoon hours on Thursday, with a low pressure center...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 16) Update #3
The snow has subsided over most of the state, with only a few flurries or light snow showers over eastern Iowa. Total snowfall amounts were generally 3-4 inches over the state, with a few locations seeing...
Winter Storm (Dec. 16) Update #2
Light to moderate snow has continued across the state for much of the morning hours, accumulating snow at a slow but steady pace. No official snow amounts besides the NWS in Johnston (1/2 inch) have came out, although I can say Ames looks to have nearly 2 inches of snow on the ground at this time....
Monday, December 15, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 16) Update #1
A winter weather advisory has been issued for all but the extreme portions of northwest Iowa beginning tomorrow morning and continuing into Tuesday night. Areas under this advisory may see 2-6 inches of snowfall with some isolated higher amounts possible. The heaviest snowfall is still likely to be...
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 16)
Our next winter storm will make its' way into the state by tomorrow morning, and with the frigid air in place it will undoubtedly be an all snow event for the state. As our storm system that affected...
Winter Weather (Dec. 14-15)
Plenty of updates today with this strong system moving through the plains states, and directly over the state of Iowa. As the low pressure system moves through Wisconsin tonight, expect continued northwesterly winds at 20-30 mph with higher gusts. With frigid temperatures and these high winds, the...
Amazing Cold Front
The cold front that has been plunging southward today continues to do so through nearly the entire plains states. This front not only has such deep cold air behind it that is creating below zero readings...
Welcome Back Winter...
Winter tried to take a break from the state, with temperatures rising well above freezing in some areas and the sun shining brightly. It didn't last too long though as a strong cold front and low pressure...
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Dec. 8-9 Ice/Snow Accumulations
Although blowing snow continues to create some problems, the snow is exiting the state and we will just be left with the wind and cold to deal with. Snow accumulations were not as high as expected for...
Monday, December 8, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 8-9) Update #2
Precipitation has been falling off and on throughout the entire state this afternoon and into this evening. While the northern third of the state has seen this precip turn over to snow, other areas of central Iowa are seeing freezing rain, while the southern third is hanging onto rain. This type of...
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Winter Storm (Dec. 8-9) Update #1
Well I know the previous post mentioned that a better idea of snow accumulations would be presented in this update tonight, but honestly there can't be that much accuracy stated at even this point. Tonight's...
Winter Storm (Dec. 8-9)
The first true winter storm may end up slicing through the state of Iowa on Monday night and through Tuesday. Winter Storm Watches have been issued for several counties through both central and eastern Iowa where snowfall accumulations of 4-6 inches are currently forecasted. Other areas of the state...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Dec. 3 Snow Accumulations
Snow amounts today weren't as heavy as anticipated, with the line of snow moving through quicker and being narrower than forecasts. Accumulations still caused plenty of travel hazards, as over a dozen...
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
More Snow!
A cold front has made its' way into and through northwest Iowa this evening, and will continue to move southeastward through the overnight hours. Behind this cold front will be another shot of cold air, and along with it a chance at a few hours of moderate to heavy snowfall. A large portion of the...
Monday, December 1, 2008
Nov. 29 - 30 Snowfall Totals
Light to moderate snowfall continued for several hours from Saturday night through Sunday, leading to snowfall totals of over 6 inches in some portions of Iowa. Although much of western Iowa missed out...
