Snowfall ranging from 4 to 9 inches was accompanied by sustained northwest winds which reached 40 mph at times, with gusts as high as 55 mph. The snowfall, strong winds, and existing snow cover resulted in widespread blizzard conditions. Travel was made impossible in much of the area. There were several accidents and vehicles going into ditches, attributed to slick roads and low visibilities. Several motorists were stranded. Businesses were forced to close, and several school and other weekend activities were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in SIOUX, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall of 4 to 7 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. One woman, stranded for an extended time southwest of Alta, was rescued uninjured by a local farmer. The farmer had been contacted by rescue personnel who had been unable to reach the woman. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in IDA, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 5 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in LYON, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in CLAY, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.

Blizzard in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 11-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches, existing snow cover, and northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined to cause widespread blizzard conditions with frequent zero visibilities and dangerous wind chills. The storm made travel difficult to impossible, with several accidents reported, and some motorists becoming stranded. Numerous businesses were forced to close, and weekend activities including some school events were canceled or postponed.