Winter Storm — Dickinson, Iowa

2025-11-28 to 2025-11-29 · Dickinson, Iowa

Event narrative

A long-duration snowfall totaled 13.4 inches 4 miles northwest of Milford, 12.5 inches at Spirit Lake, 9.0 inches at Lake Park, and 8.2 inches 3 miles south-southeast of Lake Park.

Wider weather episode

A strong moisture-laden Colorado Low moved across the Northern Plains November 28 and 29 resulting in widespread snowfall from 4 to 12 inches, with the greatest snowfall in portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota toward the U.S. Highway 71 corridor. Many locations found a brief break in snowfall later on November 28 when some light freezing rain and freezing drizzle occurred. Overall, area roadways were snow covered and slick resulting in hazardous travel.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1300110. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.