Another week, another winter storm system slated to affect the region. In this instance, a maturing 500 mb trough was pivoting through the region, planting Iowa firmly within its cross hairs and in subsequent strong northwest flow in its wake. At the mid and low levels, low pressure center tracks predominantly traversed southern/southeast Iowa from the afternoon of the 23rd and on into the 24th before continuing to track northeast into Wisconsin and across Lake Michigan. The surface low deepened throughout its journey, predominantly in the 994 to 990 mb range while in Iowa, before deepening to the low 980s by the time it reached Lake Michigan.  Its continued strengthening and tight gradient on its backside led to a prolong period of strong northwest winds, including sustained values in excess of 30 to 35 mph and gusts pushing 45 to 50 mph at times. A few gusts to 55 mph or higher reported through the event. All the while, widespread 8 to 12 or more inches of snow had fallen or were just ending as the strong winds began to take hold and severely affect conditions. Throughout the period of strongest winds, drifts many feet high (up to 8 feet in spots on I-35) formed across the warned area and dropped visibilities to near zero regularly. Many reports of thundersnow and visibility in some towns down to just blocks or less. Widespread tow bans, even road closures, were seen, as well as numerous accidents and rescues of both passenger vehicles and semi-trailers. Traffic was reported down to speeds of around 20 mph or so on I-35 near Clear Lake before the interstate was closed. Much of Interstate 35 between Ames and the Minnesota border did not open until late in the day Monday, the 25th after blizzard conditions ended late Sunday, the 24th. Besides the large travel impacts, this storm impacted farmers as well. One sheep breeder near Mason City had a barn roof collapse in two spots from the wind and snow. Some sheep were still trapped in the barn and had to be rescued. Two-thirds of the flock were lost when the barn collapsed. It took many hours to dig out the barn and rescue the remaining animals.

Blizzard in ADAMS, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CASS, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in ADAIR, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CARROLL, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in GREENE, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SAC, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in EMMET, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in DALLAS, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BOONE, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in STORY, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HAMILTON, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in WRIGHT, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in WINNEBAGO, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HANCOCK, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HARDIN, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in FRANKLIN, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BUTLER, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BREMER, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CERRO GORDO, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in WORTH, IOWA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter