Blizzard in Mitchell, Iowa

The combination of falling snow and wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph led to a period of very low visibilities during the afternoon and evening hours on December 28th in Mitchell County. Snowfall totals across the county ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

An impactful winter storm brought strong winds and snow to portions of northeast Iowa throughout the afternoon and evening hours on December 28th. Snowfall totals across northeast Iowa ranged from 2 to 4 inches. In addition, the combination of wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph resulted in visibilities dropping to a quarter of a mile or less at times resulting in blizzard conditions.