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The Latest Date Waterloo Received First INCH of Snow…was in FEBRUARY?
The Latest Date Waterloo Received First INCH of Snow…was in FEBRUARY?
This is hard to believe, but in the winter of 1944, the city of Waterloo didn’t receive its first inch of snow from a single winter weather event until February 10. (According to data from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet) That is the only time in the history of Waterloo (dating back to the 1890s) that the first inch of snow didn’t fall until February. Sev...
Has it Ever Snowed in Iowa in July?
Has it Ever Snowed in Iowa in July?
Snow in the summer months? Has it ever happened in Iowa? NOPE. Not even close. Not just in July, but there has never been documented snow in June, July, or August anywhere in Iowa. In Waterloo, it has NEVER been colder than 42* in July. (7/7/1984) Since 1950, Waterloo has only experienced 25 days in July with temperatures in the 40s...
Has Waterloo Ever Had Snow in May?
Has Waterloo Ever Had Snow in May?
Since 1895, it has only snowed in the month of May a just handful of years in Waterloo, most recently in 2013. On May 2, 2013, it snowed 1.2” in Waterloo and the next day, a half-inch of snow fell. The high temperature on May 2, 2013, was just 39 and only 36 on May 3, 2013 -- both record lows. In that same t...
What are the Chances that it will Snow in April?
What are the Chances that it will Snow in April?
April showers are supposed to bring May Flowers, but what about April SNOW showers? Yeah, it's possible. Since 1895, there's only been 31 years where is has NOT snowed in the month of April in Waterloo. However, the NWS Climate Prediction Center says that April will begin with a warm up: Above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation are generally favored across the Lower 48 states durin

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