A significant winter storm system brought accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to the region Friday afternoon (Jan. 18) through much of the day Saturday (Jan. 19). Total snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches fell across the area, with the higher amounts of 7 to 9 inches in the Freeport, IL area. In addition, strong winds resulted in some blowing and drifting snow and hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in LOUISA, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall reports in neighboring counties were around 4.0 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall reports ranged from 5.0 inches 1 mile west of Burlington to 7.0 inches 1 mile east northeast of the Burlington Regional Airport.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in LEE, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 17:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 5.0 inches in Fort Madison to 5.5 inches 1 mile south southwest of Mooar.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall reports ranged from A COOP report of 4.0 in Keosauqua to 5.8 inches 3 miles north northwest of Mount Sterling from a trained spotter.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CLINTON, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4.0 inches 3 miles northwest of DeWitt. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH led to widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 6.3 inches of snow in Independence. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused widespread and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 6.0 inches of snow in Hopkinton. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused widespread and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in BENTON, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 5.0 inches in Belle Plaine to 6.0 inches of snow 3 miles south of Urbana. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused widespread and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:00:00 (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 5.6 inches. Additionally, a trained spotter reported 4.0 inches 2 miles southeast of Asbury. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused widespread and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in LINN, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 4.8 inches near Hiawatha to 6.5 inches of snow in Bertran. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused widespread and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in JONES, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 4.5 inches 2 miles east northeast of Fairview to 6.0 inches 2 miles east northeast of Stone City and Monticello. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused widespread and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer 2 miles west of Maquoketa reported 5.0 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused widespread and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in IOWA, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall reports ranged from A COOP report of 3.8 in North English to 5.8 inches in Parnell from a trained spotter.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CEDAR, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall reports ranged from 3.5 inches in Stanwood by a trained spotter to 5.2 inches in Lowden by the COOP Observer.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH led to widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged  5.5 inches 1 mile west of Elmira h to 6.0 inches 1 mile northeast of Oakdale and Iowa City.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SCOTT, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:00:00 (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 5.3 inches Trained spotter reports ranged  5.1 inches 2 miles north northwest of Davenport to 5.5 inches 1 mile west of Credit Island.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4.8 inches in Muscatine  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 17:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 3.5 inches 1 mile west of the Washington Airport to  4.5 inches 1 mile southeast of Washington.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports from neighboring counties were around 5.0 inches.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4.0 inches 2 miles north northeast of Fairfield.   Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in HENRY, IOWA
From 18-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in Mount Pleasant reported 4.0 inches of snow.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH caused blowing and drifting snow.