More sleet and ice due to increased precipitation.Overall, snowfall would be inconsistent.A massive blizzard would occur in mid-February.Predictions were as follows for February 2022: Precipitation was slightly lower than normal. January 2022 in Iowa was 4.8 degrees colder than average. This was aligned with the Farmer’s Almanac predictions, which stated that January 2022 would be hit with frigid temperatures. While December was above-average as far as the temperature goes, January was a different story. El Nina meant that the weather could go either way - wetter or drier than normal.
This was somewhat on par with the year’s winter weather predictions, in that the Farmer’s Almanac predicted warmer than normal temperatures for the month. Due to El Nina, we predicted a warmer start to winter, with massive blizzards and snowfall in February.ĭecember 2021 in Iowa saw higher than average temperatures and below-average precipitation. The third year in a row of El Nina climate patterns was predicted to result in volatile winter weather conditions in winter 2021-2022. What Was the Winter Weather 2021-2022 in Iowa? February will bring more of this same snowfall, while March will also be cold and wet before spring begins to make its appearance in April.ĭue to El Nino, Iowa's winter 2022-2023 should be slightly warmer with less snow and ice than the previous winter. Plus, the farmer's almanac winter 2023 predictions show a heavy snow period in early to mid-January.
The snowiest periods January will bring with it below-freezing temperatures, with lows in the teens. Specifically, precipitation and snowfall will be above average in the Eastern region, and below average in the west. Additionally, the snowiest period will begin in late November.ĭecember will also see rain, but more snowy winter weather than November. With the long-range winter forecast for Iowa in mind, we expect the coldest period of the winter to begin in late November. Toward the end of the month, winter weather will make an official landfall, and winter in Iowa will start with the first flurries of our winter weather predictions. Starting in November 2022, Des Moines should see a severe drop in temperatures and freezing rain. So, how much snow and ice can you expect in Des Moines and elsewhere in Iowa? Based on the Iowa winter forecast 2022-2023 from the Farmer’s Almanac, we are expecting a colder-than-normal winter. Megan Bridgeman is a producer working with Gannett newsrooms across the Plains.El Nino is coming in the autumn of 2022, and this will have a direct impact on Iowa snow predictions for our winter weather forecast. Here's where that would rank in Iowa history More weather: Wind chills could drop below minus 40. 3 inches of snow were reported in Iowa City.3.2 inches of snow were reported in Waterloo.3.5 inches of snow were reported in Decorah.4 inches of snow were reported in Cedar Rapids.4.5 inches of snow were reported in NE Fort Dodge and WSW AmesĪs of Thursday afternoon, here's a look at some other snow totals so far:.4.6 inches of snow were reported in Anamosa.4.7 inches of snow were reported in ENE Fort Dodge.4.8 inches of snow were reported in Story City, Gilbert and ENE Ames.5 inches of snow were reported in Marion.5.9 inches of snow were reported in Lowden.Live weather updates: Forecasters warn of life-threatening condition across Iowa Which Iowa cities got the most snow so far?Īs of Thursday afternoon, these are the highest reports of snow so far: On the west side of the city 2.7 inches of snow were reported. How much snow did Des Moines get?Īccording to the National Weather Service, Des Moines reported 2.9 inches of snow so far at the airport as of Thursday at 3:20 p.m. Here's how much snow we received as of Thursday afternoon. Saturday.Ĭancelations and delays could be seen for air travelers in Des Moines as the Iowa State Patrol responds to crashes across the state, potentially causing delays for drivers. Many northern and central Iowa counties are under a blizzard warning from noon Thursday through 6 p.m. View Gallery: Blizzard warning for snow storm in Iowa City on winter solstice 2022Īs a winter storm hits Iowa and brings cold temperatures, wind and snow, the National Weather Service has warned the combination could create life-threatening conditions.
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