After a snowy November, the QCA hasn't seen much snow. That could cause major problems this spring and into the rest of 2026.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Despite Iowa’s early, post-Thanksgiving snowfall late last year, and subsequent winter storms in ...

After a busy start to winter, snowfall has been scarce for several weeks.

Iowa has seen below-normal snowfall since December, creating what weather experts call a "snow drought." The dry conditions have disrupted winter recreation and raised concerns about the ecosystem at ...