How much snow has Des Moines gotten? Top counts from across the state
Blizzard conditions and heavy snow greeted Iowans to kick off the weekend. The Iowa Department of Transportation said most major roadways in the state were treacherous for driving.
You can check road conditions on Iowa 511 and see road cameras before you decide whether to travel.
Extreme cold and dangerous wind chills will follow through the coming week.
Here's a look at totals from the latest storm:
How much snow did Des Moines receive?
Ooooo boy, snowfall measurements in these conditions. 😵💫🥴
Through noon today, storm totals...
Des Moines Airport (south side): 6.1"
NWS Des Moines (north side): 7.2"
Lots of blowing and drifting snow.#iawx #blowingsnoweverywhere— NWS Des Moines (@NWSDesMoines) January 12, 2024
As of Saturday morning, the National Weather Service reported 10 inches of fresh snow at Des Moines International Airport.
At the National Weather Service's office in Johnston, 9.4 inches were recorded.
Allan Curtis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said that with wind blowing the newly fallen snow around, it is difficult to get an exact count.
"The caveat is the wind," Curtis said. "The wind makes it extremely difficult to get a true, 100% confident measurement."
He said most counts are submitted by the public or by the NWS's volunteer network.
Elsewhere in the metro area:
8 inches were recorded in Ankeny.
8-10 inches were recorded in Indianola.
8-11 inches were recorded in Waukee.
Which Iowa cities have seen the most snow so far?
Over the past 24 hours, here are the biggest snow totals reported as of 10:30 a.m. Saturday:
15.8 inches in Park View.
15 inches in Davenport.
15 inches in Perlee.
14.5 inches in Buffalo.
14.5 inches in Fairfield.
14 inches in Montpelir.
13.5 inches in Le Claire.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa blizzard: How much snow fell before winds, bitter cold arrived?
