A strong winter storm impacted much of southeast Iowa, western Illinois, and northeast Missouri. Widespread snowfall ranging between 5 and 10 inches of snow was reported in the hardest hit areas, with 1 to 4 inches surrounding and gusty winds to follow. This event started and ended as a snow event, as cold air was in place prior. With the gusty winds, blowing and drifting snow was observed, reducing visibilities and making it difficult to measure the snowfall. Just as this storm was moving out, very cold temperatures moved in, with wind chills between -15 to -30 felt.

Winter Storm in BENTON, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Benton County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report near Norway at 6.3 inches.

Winter Storm in LINN, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, 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 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report near Marion at 6.5 inches.

Winter Storm in CLINTON, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 3-5 inches of snow fell across portions of Clinton County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report near Camanche at 3.5 inches.

Winter Storm in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 3-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Muscatine County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report in Muscatine at 5.5 inches.

Winter Storm in SCOTT, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Scott County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report from and NWS Employee at 6 inches in Park View.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Jackson County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report near Maquoketa at 5.5 inches.

Winter Storm in LEE, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Lee County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report in Donnellson at 6 inches.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Spotter and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Jefferson County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts.

Winter Storm in HENRY, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Henry County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report in Wayland at 6.5 inches.

Winter Storm in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-8 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 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report in Burlington at 7.5 inches.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Spotter and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Washington County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report in Washington at 6 inches.

Winter Storm in LOUISA, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Spotter 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 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report of 6 inches.

Winter Storm in IOWA, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Iowa County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report in Williamsburg at 6.5 inches.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-8 inches of snow fell across portions of Johnson County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report in Iowa City at 7.5 inches.

Winter Weather in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 2-4 inches of snow fell across portions of Dubuque County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. The highest snowfall report was at the Dubuque Regional Airport with 3.1 inches.

Winter Storm in CEDAR, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Cedar County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report near Lowden at 6 inches.

Winter Storm in JONES, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Jones County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report near Anamosa at 6.8 inches.

Winter Storm in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Keokuk County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report in Sigourney at 6 inches.

Winter Storm in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 01-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-7 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 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, with the highest snowfall report near Farmington at 6.5 inches.