An upper level disturbance moving from the northern Rockies to the northern Great Lakes on February 28, 2008 spread an area of light snow across the region. Widespread snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches were noted across eastern Iowa, northwest and western Illinois and extreme northeast Missouri. Temperatures were in the 20s and southeast winds were sustained 15 to 20 mph with gusts to near 30 mph. The combination of fluffy snow and gusty winds caused considerable blowing and drifting.

Winter Weather in CLINTON, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 28-FEB-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 14:05:00 to 28-FEB-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JONES, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 15:00:00 to 28-FEB-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LEE, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 14:45:00 to 28-FEB-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in IOWA, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 28-FEB-08 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JACKSON, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 16:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LOUISA, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 16:55:00 to 28-FEB-08 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HENRY, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SCOTT, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 16:00:00 to 28-FEB-08 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 28-FEB-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 13:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in BENTON, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 28-FEB-08 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CEDAR, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 28-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 28-FEB-08 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer at Stanley measured 3.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in LINN, IOWA
From 28-FEB-08 13:25:00 to 28-FEB-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Cedar Rapids reported 3.5 inches of snow.