A significant and prolonged winter storm moved into the region late on November 28th, bringing moderate snow for a roughly 36 hour period before exiting the region by the early morning hours on November 30th. This storm was particularly impactful as it occurred right after Thanksgiving resulting in extra difficulties for holiday travel.
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A significant and prolonged winter storm moved into the region late on November 28th, bringing moderate snow for a roughly 36 hour period before exiting the region by the early morning hours on November 30th. This storm was particularly impactful as it occurred right after Thanksgiving resulting in extra difficulties for holiday travel. Overall, the storm brought snowfall accumulations of 7 to 13 inches across much of northeast Iowa.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
8 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.
This significant winter storm brought between 7 and 9 inches of snow to Mitchell County between November 28th and the 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was located in Saint Ansgar where 8 inches of snow was observed.
This significant winter storm brought between 8 and 10 inches of snow to Floyd County between November 28th and the 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was located 1 mile south-southeast of Charles City where 9.1 inches of snow was observed.
This significant winter storm brought between 6 and 8 inches of snow to Howard County between November 28th and the 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was located in Cresco where 8 inches of snow was observed.
This significant winter storm brought between 8 and 12 inches of snow to Chickasaw County between November 28th and the 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was located in New Hampton where 11.3 inches of snow was observed.
This significant winter storm brought between 6 and 8 inches of snow to Allamakee County between November 28th and 29th. The highest snowfall report in the county was located 5 miles west of Dorchester where 7 inches of snow was observed.
This significant winter storm brought between 10 and 13 inches of snow to Clayton County between November 28th and the 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was located 1 mile east-northeast of Volga where 12.1 inches of snow was observed.
This significant winter storm brought between 6 and 8 inches of snow to Winneshiek County between November 28th and the 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was located 8 miles east-northeast of Decorah where 7.6 inches of snow was observed.
This significant winter storm brought between 9 and 13 inches of snow to Fayette County between November 28th and the 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was located 3 miles east-northeast of Randalia where 12.1 inches of snow was observed.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1300825, 1300828, 1300822, 1300823, 1300785, 1300793, 1300818, 1300819.