Jan 2, 2022 Updated Jan 2, 2022. Briefing Just as the snow and frigid air followed a Sunday high of 63degrees 37 degrees above the average for Feb. 20, and nearly matching the daily record temperatures are forecast to rise dramatically after one more chilly day Friday, when the high will be 23 degrees. Let's explore new snow and ice removal technologies to see how you can keep your outdoor surfaces safe and clear this winter! March 2022 ties 1901 and 1989 as the 67th coldest and ranks as the 46th driest in 151 years of statewide observational records. December will also see rain, but more snowy winter weather than November. When using salt, be sure to carefully follow instructions to not harm plants, pets, and children. The 5.2 inches that fell at the Des Moines International Airport overtook a snowstorm that dropped 5.1 inches in 1975, according to the National Weather Service. AT LEAST CLEAR OF THE SNOW FALLING. Observation History Early forecasts show higher snow totals expected in northwest Iowa. The winter of 2002 and 2003 rounds out the top five least snowiest at 4.2. Des Moines set new daily record with 5.2 inches of snow Feb. 24, 2022 Briefing Moline: 4.6" On the other end of the spectrum, the snowiest season-to-date was the winter of 1978-79, a winter many Quad Citians remember as being especially harsh, with 55.5 of snow through Feb. 7. Local Forecasts Northern Iowa Badger 12.5 Algona 12.0 Burt 11.0 Eagle Grove 10.6 Rockwell (Cerro Gordo) 10.5 Swea City 10.0 Lu Verne 10.0 Ledyard 9.5 Laurens 11.0 Fort Dodge 10.0 Hampton 9.6 Dows 9.0 Hubbard 8.0 Parkersburg 8.0 Eldora 7.5 Iowa Falls 7.0 Central Iowa Des Moines 14.3 West Des Moines reports 11.5. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCCI-TV. Multiple locations were found. It is wet and heavy on trees and powerlines. The National Weather Service reports Ames had 12.6 inches. Snow totals starting to come in from last night a little under our forecast for amounts.The threat for blowing snow still exists today, and it will ramp up some overnight and tomorrow. Here's where that would rank in Iowa history.
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