High Wind — Decatur, Iowa

2025-03-05 · Decatur, Iowa

Wider weather episode

An intense low pressure system brought strong winds and blizzard conditions to much of Iowa from late on March 4th into March 5th. Once rain transitioned to snowfall overnight, wind gusts of up to 68 mph created whiteout conditions in many areas. This made travel nearly impossible, with multiple interstates and highways being closed due to the blowing and drifting snow. Snow drifts of 10 ft or more were reported, especially in rural areas.

Key Impacts: travel delays, traffic accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242062. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.