Snowfall amounts of 4 to 10 inches covered portions of northeast Iowa from a winter storm that moved through the region on January 30th. The storm originated over the southern Plains states and moved northeast through the Mississippi River Valley producing a blanket of heavy snow from central and eastern Iowa into Wisconsin. In addition to the snow, the storm produced northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph that created blowing and drifting snow that at times, lowered the visibility to a quarter mile. The timing of the storm, had a direct impact on the morning commute of the 30th. The highest reported snowfall amount was 10 inches near Oelwein (Fayette County).

Winter Storm in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 30-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 5.5 inches in Dorchester.

Winter Storm in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 5 inches in New Hampton.

Winter Storm in CLAYTON, IOWA
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 9 inches east of Monona.

Winter Storm in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 5.8 inches in Calmar.

Winter Storm in FLOYD, IOWA
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. Between 4 and 5 inches of snow fell across the southeast portion of the county.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow and blowing snow created hazardous conditions across the county, especially during the morning commute time. The visibility at times dropped as low a quarter of a mile in the snow and blowing snow. The highest reported snowfall total was 10 inches just west of Oelwein.