A winter storm brought snow to much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri Friday afternoon - early Saturday morning.  This snow impacted the evening commute causing hazardous travel, especially between Des Moines and Iowa City on Interstate 80 and along I-380 between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.  The highest snow totals between 8 and 12 inches were common roughly along a line from Des Moines to Keokuk.  Snow amounts between 4-7 inches were found across much of eastern Iowa towards west central Illinois.  Lesser amounts of 1-3 inches were reported in northern and north central Illinois.
Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri DOT reported slick and snow covered roads through much of the event.  Winds between 20-30 mph were also seen causing some blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 6-10 inches of snow fell across portions of Jefferson County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 10 inches in Fairfield.

Winter Storm in HENRY, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Henry County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. Combined hazards and impacts led towards storm verification, as only a few reports resulted in the county. The highest snowfall report from the event was 5.5 inches in Mount Pleasant.

Winter Storm in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COCORAHS, and public reports of 5-8 inches of snow fell across portions of Des Moines County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 7 inches in Burlington.

Winter Storm in LOUISA, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COCORAHS, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Louisa County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. Combined hazards and impacts led towards storm verification, as only a few reports resulted in the county. The highest snowfall report from the event was 5.5 inches in Oakville.

Winter Weather in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, COCORAHS, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Muscatine County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 5.5 inches in Muscatine.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 08:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, COCORAHS, and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Johnson County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 7 inches in Iowa City.

Winter Storm in LEE, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 5-8 inches of snow fell across portions of Lee County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 8.0 inches in Keokuk.

Winter Storm in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 08:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COCORAHS, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Buchanan County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 6 inches.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Washington County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 7 inches.

Winter Storm in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 5-8 inches of snow fell across portions of Keokuk County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 7.8 inches in Sigourney.

Winter Storm in IOWA, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COCORAHS, COOP, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Iowa County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 6 inches in Parnell.

Winter Storm in BENTON, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 5-8 inches of snow fell across portions of Benton County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 6.8 inches in Vinton.

Winter Storm in LINN, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 08:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, COCORAHS, and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Linn County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 6.2 inches in Cedar Rapids.

Winter Storm in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 14-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 15-JAN-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter and public reports of 5-8 inches of snow fell across portions of Van Buren County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 8 inches in Cantril.