Northerly winds gusting at times to over 50 mph combined with existing heavy snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce blizzard conditions, with visibilities frequently lowering to below a quarter mile during the night and daytime hours of February 7th and 8th. These conditions were widespread, despite less severe conditions in a few sheltered areas, mainly in cities and towns. Several people attempting travel either drove off roads or became stuck, including at least one semi truck on Interstate 90. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday, February 8th.

Winter Weather in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northerly winds gusting to near 50 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities lowering to below a half mile at times. New snow of less than a half inch fell during this time.

Winter Weather in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Northerly winds gusting to near 50 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities lowering to below a half mile at times. New snow of less than a half inch fell during this time.

Winter Weather in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Blizzard in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Winter Weather in IDA, IOWA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in SIOUX, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 20:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northerly winds gusting to near 50 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities lowering to below a half mile at times. New snow of less than a half inch fell during this time.

Blizzard in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th. Gusts included 52 mph measured at Storm Lake.

Blizzard in IDA, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Winter Weather in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Winter Weather in CLAY, IOWA
From 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slowly decreasing winds that gusted over 40 mph early in the evening combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities below a half mile in open areas gradually abating. This came after blizzard conditions during the day began to abate at the end of the afternoon.

Blizzard in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 20:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th. Gusts included 51 mph measured at Sibley.

Blizzard in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 20:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Winter Weather in LYON, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 20:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northerly winds gusting to near 50 mph combined with existing snow cover to cause areas of blowing snow, with visibilities lowering to below a half mile at times. New snow of less than a half inch fell during this time.

Blizzard in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 20:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th.

Blizzard in CLAY, IOWA
From 07-FEB-16 20:00:00 to 08-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly winds gusting to over 50 mph combined with existing snow cover and around one inch of new snowfall to produce widespread blizzard conditions, with visibilities lowering to below a quarter mile in blowing snow. Some vehicles became stuck or drove off roads in zero visibilities. Some schools and businesses closed on Monday February 8th. Gusts included 51 mph measured at Spencer.