Heavy snow spread over the area from south to north during the daylight hours of January 24th, and continued through the night and into the morning of January 25th. Accumulations ranged from 4 to 15 inches, except for lesser amounts over the southern edge of Ida County. Winds of 20 to 30 mph created significant blowing and drifting of the snow, closing some roads. Numerous schools closed for the day or closed early on January 24th, and many also closed for the day or opened late on January 25th. Numerous businesses also closed.

Winter Storm in IDA, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 6 inches, including 4.5 inches at Holstein. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow accumulated 4 to 6 inches, including 5.2 inches at Sergeant Bluff. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 6 to 10 inches, including 9.0 inches at Akron. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing numerous roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated 8 to 15 inches, including 14.0 inches at Hartley. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing numerous roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in CLAY, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated 8 to 12 inches, including 11.0 inches near Rossie. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing numerous roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in LYON, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated 7 to 12 inches, including 10.8 inches near Inwood. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing numerous roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 6 to 10 inches, including 9.0 inches near Cherokee. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing numerous roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated 6 to 10 inches, including 8.0 inches near Sibley. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing numerous roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow accumulated 6 to 10 inches, including 10.0 inches at Lake park and Milford. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing numerous roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches, including 7.5 inches near Linn Grove. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing several roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.

Winter Storm in SIOUX, IOWA
From 24-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulated 8 to 15 inches, including 14.5 inches at Hawarden. Winds of 20 to 30 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow, closing numerous roads and causing school and business closings. The blowing and drifting continued to cause problems after snow accumulations had ended.