An upper level trough brought a round of light to briefly moderate snow to much of the area on November 15, 2014.  This was the first widespread accumulating snow of the season with the snow lasting only about 3 to 6 hours at most locations. Winds were light which prevented any blowing or drifting. Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 4 inches north of Interstate 80 in northeast Iowa and northwest Illinois.  To the south across southeast Iowa, extreme western Illinois and extreme northeast Missouri 1 to 2 inches was reported.  The highest snow amount of 4 inches was measured near Anamosa, Iowa in Jones county.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:45:00 to 15-NOV-14 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 1.5 inches of snow at Wellman.

Winter Weather in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:00:00 to 15-NOV-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in BENTON, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:00:00 to 15-NOV-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3.1 inches of snow at Atkins and 2.5 inches near Vinton.

Winter Weather in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 13:30:00 to 15-NOV-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3.0 inches of snow at Independence.

Winter Weather in CEDAR, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 15:30:00 to 15-NOV-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 3.3 inches of snow at Stanwood.

Winter Weather in CLINTON, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 16:00:00 to 15-NOV-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 2.0 inches of snow at Calamus.

Winter Weather in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:00:00 to 15-NOV-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2.0 inches of snow just south of Edgewood.

Winter Weather in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:35:00 to 15-NOV-14 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 16:10:00 to 15-NOV-14 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The observer in Dubuque measured 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in IOWA, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:15:00 to 15-NOV-14 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 2.5 inches of snow at Parnell.

Winter Weather in HENRY, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:15:00 to 15-NOV-14 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JACKSON, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 16:00:00 to 15-NOV-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 3.0 inches of snow at Maquoketa.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:15:00 to 15-NOV-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JONES, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 15:30:00 to 15-NOV-14 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 4.0 inches of snow 6 miles southwest of Anamosa.

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:40:00 to 15-NOV-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3.0 inches of snow at Solon and also 5 miles northwest of Iowa City.

Winter Weather in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:00:00 to 15-NOV-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LEE, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 14:15:00 to 15-NOV-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Donnellson measured 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in LOUISA, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 15:00:00 to 15-NOV-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LINN, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 15:50:00 to 15-NOV-14 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3.7 inches of snow near Robins and 3.5 inches at Marion.

Winter Weather in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 15:15:00 to 15-NOV-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SCOTT, IOWA
From 15-NOV-14 15:40:00 to 15-NOV-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2.3 inches of snow 3 miles northeast of Stockton.