Low pressure moving along a stationary front from east Texas into the Ohio Valley produced a widespread light snow event on March 20, 2010, the first day of spring. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches were common but a band of 3 to 5 inches fell across northeast Iowa, from near Belle Plaine to Dubuque.  The bulk of the accumulations occurred on grassy surfaces and less traveled roads. The highest amount was in Benton County, Iowa near Belle Plaine with 5 inches.

Winter Weather in BENTON, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 17:15:00 to 20-MAR-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 5.0 inches of snow in Belle Plaine.

Winter Weather in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 17:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CEDAR, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 21:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 23:30:00 to 20-MAR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LINN, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 18:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer measured 4.4 inches of snow in Coggon.

Winter Weather in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 20-MAR-10 01:30:00 to 20-MAR-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 22:15:00 to 20-MAR-10 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The National Weather Service Forecast Office measured 3.0 inches of snow located at the Davenport Municipal Airport.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 23:30:00 to 20-MAR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CLINTON, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 22:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3.2 inches of snow 2 miles northeast of Calamus.

Winter Weather in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 18:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 20-MAR-10 03:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LEE, IOWA
From 20-MAR-10 03:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LOUISA, IOWA
From 20-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 23:30:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3.2 inches of snow in Muscatine.

Winter Weather in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 18:15:00 to 20-MAR-10 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The official observer for the Dubuque Regional Airport measured 4.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in HENRY, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 22:30:00 to 20-MAR-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in IOWA, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 19:30:00 to 20-MAR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer measured 3.0 inches of snow in North English.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 21:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 21:10:00 to 20-MAR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 20-MAR-10 00:30:00 to 20-MAR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JONES, IOWA
From 19-MAR-10 18:50:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer measured 3.3 inches of snow in Anamosa.