Many parts of Iowa saw far less snow than normal in January, according to data from the National Weather Service.
Climate reports from the NWS office in Des Moines show that the city recorded just 1.4 inches of snow for the month, compared with a January average of around 9.4 inches — a deficit of more than 8 inches below normal. Snow depth was often trace or zero, leaving much of central Iowa without a lasting snow cover.
Across the state, snowfall reports from National Weather Service observation stations show numerous Iowa locations with little to no measurable snow on many days, illustrating how this winter has lacked the steady snowfall typical for the season…