A large upper level storm system tracked across eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri Thursday night and Friday morning.  This system brought a long duration snow event to the region, with totals mainly between 2 and 6 inches.  This was also the most snow to ever fall on Halloween for much of the forecast area.

Winter Weather in CLINTON, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 18:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in Clinton reported 3.7 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 16:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Iowa City reported 4.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 13:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in Manchester reported 2.9 inches of snow. A trained spotter in Hopkinton reported 4.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in BENTON, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 15:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in Vinton reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in JONES, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 15:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in Anamosa reported 3.0 inches.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 15:45:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer snowfall reports ranged from 2.5 inches in Bellevue to 3.3 inches in Maquoketa.

Winter Weather in IOWA, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 15:50:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in Williamsburg reported 3.4 inches of snow. Trained spotter reports ranged from 3.5 inches near Parnell to an estimated 5.7 inches inf Amana.

Winter Weather in CEDAR, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 16:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in Lowden reported 4.3 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 16:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer reported 3.5 inches of snow 2 miles north of Muscatine. A trained spotter reported 4.9 inches in Atalissa.

Winter Weather in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 18:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer snowfall reports ranged from 3.0 inches in North English to 3.9 inches in Sigourney.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 19:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported 5.1 inches 4 miles north of Haskins. The COOP Observer in Washington reported 3.2 inches.

Winter Weather in LOUISA, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 19:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 4.0 inches of snow in Columbus Junction.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 15:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in Fairfield reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in HENRY, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 17:15:00 to 31-OCT-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 3.5 inches 2 mile southwest of New London. The COOP Observer near Salem reported 2.0 inches.

Winter Weather in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 16:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4.0 inches of snow 2 miles north of Burlington.

Winter Weather in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 17:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4.0 inches of snow in Cantril. A COOP Observer in Keosauqua reported 2.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 13:25:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Official NWS Observation at the Dubuque Regional Airport was 6.0 inches.

Winter Weather in LINN, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 15:13:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:47:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 3.0 inches, 6.7 miles west of Central City, to 4.5 inches, 2.7 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids.

Winter Weather in SCOTT, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 17:21:00 to 31-OCT-19 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Official NWS Observation at the Davenport Municipal Airport was 4.5 inches.

Winter Weather in LEE, IOWA
From 30-OCT-19 19:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 3.0 inches of snow 1 mile west southwest of Mount Hamill. The COOP Observer in Donnellson reported 4.3 inches of snow.