As the storm system intensified, blizzard conditions developed across much of eastern Iowa and extreme northeast Missouri on December 9, 2009. Frequent wind gusts over 40 mph were observed with gusts over 50 mph, which produced widespread whiteouts and visibilities near or below 1/4 mile. Burlington, Iowa had a peak gust of 52 mph while Independence, Iowa reported a gust of 50 mph. Many roads were closed and schools cancelled as drifts were as high as 5 feet in some areas.  Blizzard conditions began early in the morning and continued through much of the afternoon. There were also scattered power outages and a few tree branches down due to the heavy snow and high winds.

Blizzard in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS site at Independence measured a peak gust of 50 mph at 915 am cst on December 9.  A COOP observer 4 miles southwest of Stanley measured 46 mph winds at 1234 pm cst.

Blizzard in IOWA, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter at Victor reported 3 foot drifts at 1105 am cst.

Blizzard in LINN, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Cedar Rapids reported 3 foot drifts at 509 pm cst.

Blizzard in BENTON, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported drifts of 5 feet and 1/4 mile visibility at 10 am cst near Blairstown.

Blizzard in JONES, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in LEE, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in LOUISA, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CEDAR, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CLINTON, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 04:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter with wind equipment measured a 52 mph gust at 205 pm on December 9 in Burlington.

Blizzard in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SCOTT, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 07:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HENRY, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in JACKSON, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter