A winter storm moved across the Upper Midwest and brought a round of snow to northeast Iowa from February 11th into the 12th. Snowfall amounts ranged from around 5 inches up to 11 inches. The highest reported total was 11.5 inches near Dorchester (Allamakee County). As the storm exited the region, the winds increased and caused blowing and drifting snow to occur that resulted in hazardous travel conditions. Most schools were closed on February 12th.

Winter Storm in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 11-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 7 and 11 inches of snow fell across Allamakee County. The highest reported total was 11.5 inches near Dorchester. As the snow was ending, the winds increased and created blowing and drifting snow that resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 6 and 8 inches of snow fell across Chickasaw County. The highest reported total was 8 inches in New Hampton. As the snow was ending, the winds increased and created blowing and drifting snow that resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 11-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that around 8 inches of snow fell across Fayette County. The highest reported total was 8.5 inches in Fayette. As the snow was ending, the winds increased and created blowing and drifting snow that resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in FLOYD, IOWA
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 5 and 6 inches of snow fell across Floyd County. The highest reported total was 6 inches in Charles City. As the snow was ending, the winds increased and created blowing and drifting snow that resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in HOWARD, IOWA
From 11-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that around 8 inches of snow fell across Howard County. The highest reported total was 8.8 inches near Cresco. As the snow was ending, the winds increased and created blowing and drifting snow that resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in MITCHELL, IOWA
From 11-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 4 and 5 inches of snow fell across Mitchell County. The highest reported total was 5 inches in Riceville. As the snow was ending, the winds increased and created blowing and drifting snow that resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 11-FEB-19 17:30:00 to 12-FEB-19 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 7 and 9 inches of snow fell across Winneshiek County. The highest reported total was 9.5 inches near Decorah. As the snow was ending, the winds increased and created blowing and drifting snow that resulted in hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in CLAYTON, IOWA
From 11-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that between 7 and 9 inches of snow fell across Clayton County. The highest reported total was 9.6 inches in Strawberry Point. As the snow was ending, the winds increased and created blowing and drifting snow that resulted in hazardous travel conditions.