Rain spread across northeast Iowa on January 16th. Some of this fell as freezing rain with ice accumulations of 0.10 to 0.15 inches. This ice accumulated on some trees and power lines. A greater impact developed as temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing the standing water to rapidly turn into a sheet of ice on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. Numerous accidents occurred on the icy roads with some schools closed for 2 or 3 days.

Winter Weather in FLOYD, IOWA
From 15-JAN-17 23:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Floyd County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in HOWARD, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 00:50:00 to 16-JAN-17 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Howard County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in MITCHELL, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 00:20:00 to 17-JAN-17 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Mitchell County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 00:50:00 to 16-JAN-17 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Winneshiek County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 01:55:00 to 16-JAN-17 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Allamakee County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.15 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 15-JAN-17 23:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Chickasaw County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.1 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 15-JAN-17 23:30:00 to 16-JAN-17 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Fayette County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.15 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.

Winter Weather in CLAYTON, IOWA
From 15-JAN-17 23:55:00 to 16-JAN-17 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain and rain fell across Clayton County on the 16th. Ice accumulations from the freezing rain were up to 0.15 inches. A greater impact occurred when temperatures quickly dropped below freezing causing a sheet of ice to develop on roads, parking lots and sidewalks. This led to numerous accidents and school closures.