The Return of Spring

This past weekends' winter storm left snowfall across all but extreme southern Iowa, with the highest amounts occurring in three different locations (northwest Iowa, extreme west-central Iowa, and central Iowa). The highest snowfall report came from Eldora, IA where a measured 10 inch snowfall was reported, this high snowfall came with some thunder and a total of 1.03" of liquid. For a quick overview of where the snow fell, take a look at the storm total map below:





Temperatures have increased over the past two days, but have been hampered in the areas where significant snowfall was received. With today's warm temperatures, the snowfall across much of the state has disappeared which will allow temperatures to warm even more in the coming days. A quick look at our upcoming high temperatures shows upper 40s to upper 50s from north to south likely on Wednesday. Thursday high temperatures from near 50 to the upper 50s from northwest to southeast; and Friday's high temperatures in the lower to mid 50s throughout the state. Expect some showers to work into the state for Thursday night and continue into Friday which will moderate temperatures some. The weekend looks similar, with another storm system working into the state for the late weekend could bring even more precipitation and some cooler temperatures.