When was the last time it snowed in Iowa?
When was the last time it snowed in Iowa?
To put into perspective how unusual this event was, no snow has ever been recorded anywhere in Iowa at a later date in the spring. The total of 10.0 inches at Le Mars was the highest snow accumulation on record in Iowa at any time in the month of May until it was bested by the storm of May 1-3, 2013.
Where did it snow in Nebraska and Wisconsin?
In Nebraska several locations received 10 to 12 inches of snow and in Wisconsin 8 to 10 inches fell in a narrow band from Gays Mills to Green Bay. To put into perspective how unusual this event was, no snow has ever been recorded anywhere in Iowa at a later date in the spring.
Where did the tornado hit in the Arctic air?
The Arctic air has also claimed the life of at least one homeless person in Houston, and a 10-year-old boy died after he fell through ice near Millington, Tenn. A tornado associated with the storm system that helped draw Arctic air to the south struck in North Carolina overnight, killing at least three and injuring 10.
What was the snow depth in February 1960?
At any rate, this incredible streak began on February 24, 1960 after several consecutive days of snowfall that pushed the snow depth to 13 inches. So for nearly four weeks, a combination of persistent cold and additional snowfalls prevented the snow pack from melting and compacting.
When was the last time it snowed in Denver?
With 15.9 inches as of Tuesday night, February 2020 is the single snowiest month in Denver since March 2016. Counting the forecast for Wednesday, it will have snowed on 12 out of the first 19 days in February. February has had a strong showing in the snow department in recent years.
In Nebraska several locations received 10 to 12 inches of snow and in Wisconsin 8 to 10 inches fell in a narrow band from Gays Mills to Green Bay. To put into perspective how unusual this event was, no snow has ever been recorded anywhere in Iowa at a later date in the spring.
To put into perspective how unusual this event was, no snow has ever been recorded anywhere in Iowa at a later date in the spring. The total of 10.0 inches at Le Mars was the highest snow accumulation on record in Iowa at any time in the month of May until it was bested by the storm of May 1-3, 2013.
At any rate, this incredible streak began on February 24, 1960 after several consecutive days of snowfall that pushed the snow depth to 13 inches. So for nearly four weeks, a combination of persistent cold and additional snowfalls prevented the snow pack from melting and compacting.
