A deep trough across the southwest United States moved into the southern Plains early on January 31st. Ahead of this system deep moisture spread northward across the central Plains. This broad, but persistent area of warm air advection led to increasing showers over Kansas, which moved northward into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa early on the 31st. This initial precipitation was a mix of light rain and snow through mid afternoon. As colder air, associated with a stronger northern stream trough and cold front, started to move into the area late Saturday afternoon and evening the precipitation turned to all snow and began to accumulate. Snow, occasionally moderate, continued into Saturday night diminishing to light snow on Sunday morning, before ending Sunday afternoon. Snowfall of 5 to 9 inches were common across east central and southeast Nebraska, as well as southwest Iowa. As the colder air moved into the area Saturday night winds switched from northeast to northwest and increased. Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph were common into the day on Sunday that led to considerable blowing and drifting snow. The combination of falling and blowing snow resulted in reduced visibilities and very difficult driving conditions. This winter storm continued into February.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, IOWA
From 31-JAN-15 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 7 to 9 inches across the county, including a measured 8.5 inches in Red Oak and 9 inches in Emerson.

Winter Storm in FREMONT, IOWA
From 31-JAN-15 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in PAGE, IOWA
From 31-JAN-15 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county including a measured 8 inches in Clarinda.

Winter Storm in MILLS, IOWA
From 31-JAN-15 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county including a measured 7 inches in Glenwood and 7.1 inches in Pacific Junction.

Winter Storm in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 31-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 10 inches across the county including a measured 10 inches in Treynor, 7.5 inches in Oakland, 8.2 inches in Underwood, and 6 inches in Council Bluffs.

Winter Storm in HARRISON, IOWA
From 31-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 8 inches across the county. Logan measured 5 inches, and Little Sioux measured 8.5 inches.

Winter Storm in SHELBY, IOWA
From 31-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 8 to 10 inches across the county including a measured 10 inches in Harlan.

Winter Storm in MONONA, IOWA
From 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 8 to 9 inches across the county including a measured 8.2 inches in Castana.