Here's what a snow squall means. If this sort of warning doesn't sound familiar, that may be because the weather service only started issuing snow squall warnings nationwide in November 2018.

Parts of central Iowa also saw a series of snow squall warnings. Some areas of the state have seen more than 4 inches of snowfall before noon. Here are preliminary reports of snowfall totals for Iowa.

A warning for a "dangerous" snow squall—a sudden, moderately heavy downfall of snow—has been issued for central Iowa by the National Weather Service (NWS).

It was on this date — Oct. 19 — in 2020 that a snow squall dropped nearly 1o inches of snow on some areas of Iowa. Forecasters initially said central Iowa could expect an inch or so of snow in ...

The snow squall warning expired at 8:30 for parts of central Iowa but is still in effect until 9:30 for other counties. Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 will both be impacted, according to the NWS.

A snow squall poured fresh flakes down on Des Moines, Ames and other parts of central Iowa late Wednesday as the area braced for another winter storm arriving Thursday. Extending from Osceola to ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The first snowfall of the year in Iowa left a mark. Many experienced an alarm going off on their cell phones with a snow squall warning early Thursday morning. This is issued ...

A Snow Squall Warning was issued this morning for parts of western and central Iowa, due to visibility being greatly reduced by heavy snow. The Iowa DOT says many roads across Iowa’s western ...

Experts warn of ‘snow squall’ conditions Wednesday afternoon and evening. Olivia Cohen. Nov. 19, 2024 4:33 pm, ... Eastern Iowa is poised to see its first snowfall of the season Wednesday ...

Parts of central Iowa also saw a series of snow squall warnings. Some areas of the state have seen more than 4 inches of snowfall before noon. Here are preliminary reports of snowfall totals for Iowa.

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