Accumulating Snow!!

It's quite late, and with work starting up in less than 8 hours I just don't see the time to make a large update. Essentially to recap this strong weather system so far, we saw the thunderstorms move through the state prompting some severe and tornado warnings in the far western sections on Wednesday night. As this rain cleared, a few additional showers continued this morning and early afternoon. Overall rainfall totals were not terribly impressive, but it was pretty good for it occurring in November. Now as the low pressure begins to slowly move east/northeast tonight and through tomorrow we will see the cold air really rush in. With some moisture lingering, and the strong cold air aloft, snow showers are in the forecast for much of the state.

These snow showers shouldn't cause too many problems for the majority of the state, as ground temperatures are still warm and with moisture also lingering on the surfaces won't allow snow accumulation to come easy. However, northwest Iowa will see this snowfall start early, coming tonight through tomorrow morning, leaving them with the best chance for snowfall accumulations. These accumulations are likely to range from 1-2 inches with isolated 3 inch amounts over northwest Iowa where a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued. Areas near the advisory should see a dusting to potentially an inch during the morning hours tomorrow. The remainder of the state will see the snow showers overtake them during the afternoon and into the evening hours. Accumulations won't be likely, but areas that can see some of the heavier bands are likely to see the ground at least turn white.

With this being the first good snowfall of the season, coming with some fairly gusty winds as well, expect travel conditions to be hampered some. I'm making a trek from Ames back home to northwest Iowa, so maybe a picture of snow is on the way to the blog for the weekend update!