Northwest winds gusting to around 50 mph combined with existing heavy and loose snow cover to produce widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less in blowing snow. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads were closed, including Interstate 29.

Blizzard in CLAY, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow. During the blizzard, the county sheriff was injured by a vehicle during the very low visibilities after he had stopped to help others who were stranded in the storm.

Blizzard in LYON, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in SIOUX, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in IDA, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.

Blizzard in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph, along with existing loose snow cover, caused blowing snow with widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Travel was impossible for most of the afternoon and early evening. Schools, businesses, and roads, including Interstate 29, closed as the blizzard developed. Travel remained difficult as the blizzard abated because of the heavy drifting snow.