A period of northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph at times combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause blizzard conditions from late morning to the start of the evening on January 16th. The blizzard caused widespread visibilities of less than one quarter mile in open areas. Travel was brought to a temporary halt and schools and some businesses were closed.

Blizzard in LYON, IOWA
From 16-JAN-14 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause widespread frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Schools and some businesses closed as travel temporarily became difficult to impossible.

Blizzard in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 16-JAN-14 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause widespread frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Schools and some businesses closed as travel temporarily became difficult to impossible.

Blizzard in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 16-JAN-14 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause widespread frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Schools and some businesses closed as travel temporarily became difficult to impossible.

Blizzard in SIOUX, IOWA
From 16-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause widespread frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Schools and some businesses closed as travel temporarily became difficult to impossible.

Blizzard in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 16-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause widespread frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Schools and some businesses closed as travel temporarily became difficult to impossible.

Blizzard in CLAY, IOWA
From 16-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause widespread frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Schools and some businesses closed as travel temporarily became difficult to impossible.

Blizzard in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 16-JAN-14 14:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause widespread frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Schools and some businesses closed as travel temporarily became difficult to impossible.

Blizzard in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 16-JAN-14 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and new snowfall of up to 2 inches to cause widespread frequent visibilities below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Schools and some businesses closed as travel temporarily became difficult to impossible.