Low pressure moved southeast across the state during the day on the 26th.  During the previous night, light snow fell across northeast Iowa with an accumulation of 1 to 4 inches of relatively dry snow.  As the low passed to the southeast of the area a strong Arctic cold front moved south across the state.  Strong northwest winds occurred in the wake of this cold front, along with sharply falling temperatures.  Sustained winds were in the 25 to 40 MPH range for several hours, with wind gusts to around 60 MPH.  Whiteout conditions were reported across the area from the mid-afternoon hours through the evening.  Roads drifted shut in many areas with travel not recommended due to poor road conditions as well as extremely low visibility.  Visibility improved after midnight, however blowing and drifting of snow continued through the night.  The state pulled snow plows from the roads in many areas until daylight on the 27th.

Blizzard in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in BUTLER, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in BREMER, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in EMMET, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in WRIGHT, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in HAMILTON, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in FRANKLIN, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in WINNEBAGO, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in HARDIN, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in WORTH, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in HANCOCK, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in CERRO GORDO, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations