Winter Storm — Ida, Iowa

2025-11-28 to 2025-11-29 · Ida, Iowa

Event narrative

A long-duration snowfall totaled 8.1 inches 3 miles northeast of Battle Creek and 6.6 inches 5 miles north-northwest of Holstein. During a brief break in snowfall during the evening of November 28, a period of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle resulted in a few hundredths of an inch ice accumulation.

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 1300117. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.