Existing deep snow cover, and fresh snowfall of 2 to 6 inches over 3 to 4 days, resulted in areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. While there were areas of low visibilities, the main problem appeared to be the drifting snow and icy roads which contributed to numerous accidents during and after the event. Reports from law enforcement indicated that the blowing snow coming across roads, combined with traffic, was putting a glaze on the roads.

Winter Weather in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in CLAY, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 2 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event. The worst accident involved 9 vehicles on Interstate 29 near Sergeant Bluff after visibilities had improved.

Winter Weather in IDA, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in LYON, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 6 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.

Winter Weather in SIOUX, IOWA
From 07-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 08-FEB-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches over 3 days, and previously existing deep snow cover, resulted in drifting and areas of blowing snow when moderately strong northwest winds developed. Several accidents, including vehicles sliding into ditches, were reported during and after the event.