A long lasting winter storm affected southern Iowa on the 4th and 5th of February.  The surface low was well to the south and east of Iowa.  A large deformation area formed well to the north and northwest of the low, deep in the cold air over northern Missouri and southern Iowa.  The overall dynamics were weak, leading to a long-lasting period of light to moderate snow.  Snowfall totals were generally in the 5 to 8 inch range over a period of 24 to 30 hours.  The heaviest snowfall was over the far southern part of Iowa.  Some of the heavier totals include 8 inches in Decatur County at Lamoni, and in Appanoose County at Centerville.  Seven inches fell in Warren County at Indianola, and in Mahaska County at Oskaloosa.  Although snowfall amounts were marginal to below criteria in and of itself, the impacts were more significant due to the cold temperatures and strong north wind.  Temperatures fell into the single digits across the area with sustained north winds of 15 to 20 MPH, with gusts of 30 to 35 MPH for several hours.  Heavy drifting of snow took place with areas of significant visibility restrictions due to blowing snow.  Many roads were severely drifted with some road closures reported.  Most of the schools in the area were either cancelled or on delayed start.  Some businesses were closed for the day and some activities cancelled as well.

Winter Storm in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in CLARKE, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in MADISON, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in MONROE, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in RINGGOLD, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in DECATUR, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in WAYNE, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in DAVIS, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in UNION, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in LUCAS, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in DALLAS, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in POLK, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in JASPER, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in BOONE, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in STORY, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in TAMA, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in WARREN, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in MARION, IOWA
From 04-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 05-FEB-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations