Freezing rain produced ice accumulations of a quarter to a half inch in part of northwest Iowa, from Sioux City to Spencer and southeast, including Storm Lake. The icing occurred from shortly after midnight through the daytime hours. There was widespread icing on roads, trees, power lines, and other surfaces. The impact of the widespread heavy icing was fairly limited for several reasons. Traffic was very limited because the day was a holiday, and because some businesses closings and activity cancellations were announced ahead of the storm. Winds remained light, limiting the breakage of ice covered trees and power lines. There were several vehicle accidents, but they were not numerous in any given area.

Ice Storm in IDA, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of over a quarter inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Holstein reported 0.41 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds limited damage to trees and power lines, with only small branches breaking off.

Ice Storm in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of over a quarter inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Cherokee reported 0.32 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds limited damage to trees and power lines, with only small branches breaking off.

Winter Weather in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Lingering light freezing rain and freezing drizzle after an ice storm produced little or no additional ice accumulation, but contributed to keeping untreated surfaces icy.

Winter Weather in CLAY, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lingering light freezing rain and freezing drizzle after an ice storm produced little or no additional ice accumulation, but contributed to keeping untreated surfaces icy.

Winter Weather in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of one to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Akron reported 0.22 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented significant damage to trees and power lines.

Ice Storm in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of over a quarter inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Storm Lake reported 0.52 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds limited damage to trees and power lines, with only small branches breaking off.

Ice Storm in CLAY, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of over a quarter inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Spencer reported 0.32 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds limited damage to trees and power lines, with only small branches breaking off.

Winter Weather in SIOUX, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of one to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Sioux Center reported 0.20 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented significant damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather in IDA, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lingering light freezing rain and freezing drizzle after an ice storm produced little or no additional ice accumulation, but contributed to keeping untreated surfaces icy.

Winter Weather in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of one to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Sheldon reported 0.20 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented significant damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather in LYON, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 04:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of one to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Rock Rapids reported 0.15 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented significant damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lingering light freezing rain and freezing drizzle after an ice storm produced little or no additional ice accumulation, but contributed to keeping untreated surfaces icy.

Winter Weather in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lingering light freezing rain and freezing drizzle after an ice storm produced little or no additional ice accumulation, but contributed to keeping untreated surfaces icy.

Winter Weather in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 04:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of one to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Sibley reported 0.20 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented significant damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 04:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Freezing rain of one to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Spirit Lake reported 0.15 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented significant damage to trees and power lines.

Ice Storm in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 16-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 16-JAN-17 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Freezing rain of over a quarter inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Sioux City police and other law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds limited damage to trees and power lines, with only small branches breaking off.