Last Updated: December 29, 2025
Iowa's snow report shows minimal activity with Des Moines registering a mere 1 inch of snowpack and no new snowfall in the past 24 hours. Forecasters predict no significant snow over the next five days, despite a fast-moving winter storm alert impacting the region.
Explore real-time snowpack depths across Iowa.
Residents of Iowa are urged to exercise extreme caution as hazardous winter conditions continue to affect the state. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon today for north central and northeast Iowa, with blowing snow reducing visibility to below a mile and winds gusting up to 40 mph, making travel treacherous. Blizzard warnings have been issued for central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa until 9 AM CST, with winds as high as 45 mph. Major roadways, including parts of I-35, US-18, and IA-9, are closed due to the severe conditions. The public is advised to avoid travel if possible, as gusty winds could cause tree branches to fall and further impede roadways.
Daily from SNOTEL and NOAA sources.
Snowpack levels across Iowa are approximately 37.0% of normal compared to previous years.
Nohrsc Grand Marais 4.4 Wsw is experiencing frigid temperatures of 10°.
Nohrsc Grand Marais 4.4 Wsw is expected to receive up to 1" of more snowfall over the next 5 days.
Currently at Nohrsc Grand Marais 4.4 Wsw with 11".