Much of northeast Iowa received heavy snow on the first day of February. The area was primed for heavy snow after a cold front moved through the region on January 30th.  Heavy snow started falling during the evening of January 31st and continued into February 1st with two day totals of 5 to 9 inches.  The highest reported total was 11 inches in Oelwein (Fayette County). In addition to snow, winds also gusted to 20 to 40 mph which led to considerable drifting in open country.

Winter Storm in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 4 to 6 inches of snow across Allamakee County from January 31st into February 1st. North winds of 20 to 30 mph produced considerable drifting across the county.

Winter Storm in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 5 to 7 inches of snow across Chickasaw County. The highest reported total was 7 inches in New Hampton. North winds of 20 to 30 mph produced considerable drifting across the county.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 6 to 11 inches of snow across Fayette County. The highest reported total was 11 inches in Oelwein. North winds of 20 to 30 mph produced considerable drifting across the county.

Winter Storm in CLAYTON, IOWA
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported between 7 and 9 inches of snow across the county. The highest reported total was 9.6 near Volga. North winds at 20 to 30 mph produced considerable drifting across the county.

Winter Storm in FLOYD, IOWA
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 5 to 8 inches of snow across Floyd County. The highest reported total was 8 inches near Nashua. North winds at 20 to 30 mph produced considerable drifting across the county.

Winter Storm in HOWARD, IOWA
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 4 to 6 inches of snow across Howard County. The highest reported total was 6.2 inches near Cresco. North winds at 20 to 30 mph produced considerable drifting across the county.

Winter Storm in MITCHELL, IOWA
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 4 to 7 inches of snow across Mitchell County. The highest reported total was 7.3 inches in Osage. North winds at 20 to 30 mph produced considerable drifting snow across the county.

Winter Storm in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 01-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported 4 to 6 inches of snow across Winneshiek County. The highest reported total was 6.3 inches northeast of Decorah. North winds at 20 to 30 mph produced considerable drifting snow across the county.