Snow accumulated up to 7 inches in northwest Iowa from late morning to the evening of January 5th. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds averaging 15 to 30 mph, with some higher gusts, causing areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches, including 3.3 inches at Sergeant Bluff. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to 30 mph, causing a few areas of blowing snow.

Winter Storm in LYON, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 4 inches at Lester. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 5.3 inches at Remsen. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in SIOUX, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 6 inches at Orange City. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in IDA, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 4 inches at Ida Grove. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 6 inches at Sibley. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 4.5 inches at Sheldon. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 6.8 inches at Washta. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 5.3 inches at Spirit Lake. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in CLAY, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 5 inches at Peterson. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.

Winter Storm in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 05-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 05-JAN-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches, including 4 inches at Storm Lake. The snow was accompanied by southeast winds gusting to over 30 mph, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in a few areas. The storm forced some schools to close early for the day.