Snowfall Observations for Des Moines, Waterloo, and the NWS Des Moines

Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms in the Southwest; Coastal Flooding Along Portions of the Eastern Seaboard

A slow moving front will produce a threat for heavy rainfall and severe weather from the southwest into the western High Plains through the weekend. Heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding and gusty winds will be possible this weekend into early next week in portions of southern Florida. Coastal flooding impacts remain possible through the weekend along the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic coasts Read More >

SNOWFALL OBSERVATIONS

The data in the table below shows official snowfall observations, which are taken every 6 hours, going back over the past 48 hours. The most recent observations are on the left. New data generally updates 30 min past the top of the hour.

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A measurement denoted as 'T' indicates that a trace of snowfall was recorded, which signifies that snow fell, but did not accumulate during the corresponding 6-hour observation period. A value of "M" denotes an observation was not taken during that 6-hr period.

For snowfall observations from across the area, please see our observed snowfall map.

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