Sioux City 6.2″
Spencer 5″
Emmetsburg 5″
Cherokee 5″
Odebolt 4.5″
Holstein 4″
Corydon* 4″
Sioux Center 4″
Rock Valley 3.6″
Spirit Lake 3.5″
Akron 3.4″
Remsen 3.3″
Rockwell City 3″
Denison 3″
Pocahontas 3″
Jefferson 3″
Hornick 3″
Sheldon 3″
Orange City 2.8″
Sac City 2″
Estherville 2″
Little Sioux 2″
Parnell 2″
Monmouth 2″
Clive 1.8″
Cedar Rapids 1.8″
Solon 1.8″
Iowa City 1.8″
Brighton 1.8″
Cantril 1.6″
Des Moines 1.5″
Fairfield 1.5″
Wellman 1.5″
Waukee 1.5″
North Liberty 1.5″
NWS Des Moines 1.4″
Yale 1.3″
Dubuque 1.3″
Edgewood 1.3″
Belle Plaine 1.2″
Vinton 1.2″
Omaha NE 1.1″
Perry 1″
Ossian 1″
Everly 1″
Toledo 1″
Garner 1″
Marion 1″
Stanwood 0.9″
Massena 0.8″
Riceville 0.8″
NWS Quad Cities 0.8″
Durant 0.7″
Mason City 0.5″
Sanborn 0.5″

*IWB Spotter

SNOWY DAY: Snow will move across the state today with accumulations ranging between 1-3″. It will cause some travel issues but nothing that isn’t out of the ordinary with light snow totals. The snow moves out tonight but the seasonal readings remain for a few more days before another storm steps foot into the state on Wednesday. This one will have some rain along with some snow, so any accumulations with this system are expected to be light at this time.

COOLER QUIETER: The remaining days of the week will be a bit cooler and much quieter with partly to mostly sunny skies and temperatures at or slightly below seasonal norms. Although the more sunshine we get the temperatures may go higher than projected.

ACTIVE END: This run, like many the last week or so have continued to show an active end to the month across the state and the Upper Midwest in general. Several systems are possible including one that will be coming in from the southwest bringing gulf moisture along with it the middle of next week. While this is still well out there, if this storm holds true, it will be a significant storm with some snow accumulations. Where those accumulations could be is still up in the air.

Snow is expected to move into the area late tonight into Monday morning with the heaviest snow occurring Monday morning. Snowfall amounts of 1-3″ is possible in the advisory area. The snow will move out of the area Monday evening. Travel may become difficult at times, especially Monday morning across the area.

SNOW WEEK: Some light snow is coming to the state Monday and then again on Wednesday. The Monday system looks to bring about 1-2″ across the state, with about an inch on Wednesday. This won’t be a major system by any means, but there will be some slippery spots on the roads during the snowfall. Temperatures will warm back to seasonal levels as well with readings in the upper 20s to middle to upper 30s for highs.

NEXT ONE: After a slight cool off on Thursday following the Wednesday system, temperatures warm ahead of the next storm that is expected late on Saturday into Sunday of the following weekend. This one looks to be similar to the Monday system, but it’s too early to determine snow amounts with this system as it will be warmer and there could be some rain mixed in.

END OF MONTH: This run continues to show a more active period to end the month of February, but this run isn’t as active as previous runs. There still are some systems about, but there not as strong as other runs. Temperatures will remain near seasonal levels with several shots of cooler air in the wake of systems as they pass by.

COLD WEEKEND: Cold arctic weather in store for the state this weekend. Temperatures will be at least 10° below seasonal norms for highs and lows. Wind Chills will easily get below zero with a little breeze both this morning and Sunday morning.

MONDAY SNOW: A disturbance moves in Monday bringing some light snow to the state. At this time it looks as if 1-2″ of snow is possible across the state with the heaviest accumulations south of US Hwy 30. Following this system temperatures will be seasonal for the rest of the week.

SNOW SNOW SNOW: Once it snows, it just won’t stop and that will be the case through the rest of the month. Beginning with next Wednesday, a system will skirt the state with some light snow activity on that day. Too early to determine any snow amounts with that system but it looks to be light at this time. Then a week from Monday (20th) a system may bring some rain and snow to the state. Two days later another system (much stronger than the first) could bring heavier precipitation. Temperatures will begin to rise significantly with warmer air moving in. As a reminder, everything from a week out and longer is considered voo-doo, but it has been shown that the last half of February is going to be more active and with several storms on the run, we could see some precipitation whether it’s in the form of rain, snow or a combination of both is yet up in the air at this time.

Winds will continue between 10-20 miles per hour throughout the night into the morning hours of Saturday. With actual readings dropping to near 0, this will lead to Wind Chills between -15 and -25 tonight. Make sure you take all your precautions when venturing out tonight through tomorrow morning, including wearing a hat and gloves.

COLD BLAST: It will be a cold weekend across the state with temperatures running at least 10° below seasonal levels for highs and lows. It will remain dry as well outside of the few flurries seen today as the front moves to the south and east of the state.

SNOW CHANCES: A disturbance moves through Monday that will give a chance of some light snow. Accumulations at this time look to be light with an inch or less possible. Another system Wednesday and Thursday may also bring some light snow to the state with light accumulations possible with that system as well.

BIGGER STORMS?: Further out into the run are some bigger storms that if they pan out, could bring some substantial snow and rain to the state. One on the 20th could bring light to moderate accumulations, but the one at the end of the forecast on the 25th could bring rain and snow, but again anything past 7 days is considered voo-doo and is likely to change, however there has been some evidence that the latter half of February will become more active so stay tuned.

COLD BLAST COMING: One more day of at to above average readings before a cold front comes through later tonight into Friday. Temperatures behind the front will drop into the upper teens and 20s for highs with lows in the single digits and lower teens. Some cloudiness will accompany the front but outside of a flurry, no precipitation is expected with the passage.

QUIET WEATHER: The weekend remains quiet and cool with readings still a few degrees below the seasonal norm, a disturbance moves in Monday that may spark off some snow showers, but as of now accumulations look light. More details on this event in the coming days.

MORE ACTIVE AHEAD: The pattern becomes more active and colder and a trough seemingly settling over the eastern half of the country for the latter half of February. With this trough and possible moisture return from the Gulf of Mexico, we may be able to see some significant snow close by. This model run brings something similar to that, but it’s beyond the seven day period and we’ll need to keep an eye on it. But as of now the end of February, looks active and cold, meaning better chances of snow ahead.

SEASONALLY COOL: A dry pattern in store for the next few days with seasonal temperatures across the state. The next chance of precipitation will hold off until early next week with some flurry or snow shower activity at that time. Readings will remain in the 20s and 30s across the state for highs with lows in the teens.

ACTIVE WEATHER: The pattern becomes more active further into next week with a series of systems that may bring some snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. It’s still too early to determine snow amounts and the track of the system. More systems are possible further into the month that may add more snow pack to the state that is already below average for the winter season. Temperatures will remain near seasonal levels through the time period with some warm ups and cool downs.