Second spring snowstorm
A snowplow clears the street near the Charles City City Hall and Police Department Tuesday. Press photo by Thomas Nelson
Corey Hawke with Do-It-All Services shovels snow on steps outside Charles City Hall and Police Station Tuesday around noon. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
Justin Schmidt accidentally shovels snow into his dog, Reggie, while clearing a walk Tuesday afternoon in Charles City. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
The Charles City Art Center at the corner of N. Jackson St. and Kelly Street stands stoically during the second spring snow storm of 2018. Press photo by Thomas Nelson
A duck flies by the Charles City Press office as the snow begins Tuesday morning. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
A robin sits on a wall near the Cedar River Tuesday, looking forlorn as the snow continues to pile up. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
A plow travels to its next job Tuesday afternoon. Press photo by Thomas Nelson
One sledder runs into another during a snow day and snowstorm in April at Lions Field Park. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
Addison Ellis, 8, Nora Hruska, 13, and Ava Ellis, 12, sled down a hill at Lions Field Park Tuesday afternoon. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
Addison Ellis, 8, Nora Hruska, 13, and Ava Ellis, 12, rush down a hill with their sled at Lions Field Park Tuesday afternoon. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
Press Staff Report
Another spring snowstorm, another day in Iowa.
Charles City experienced its second unseasonal snowstorm Tuesday, less than a week and a half since a March storm dumped 14 inches of snow on the area.
Charles City, Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock and Central Springs classes were all canceled Tuesday because of the winter storm warning in effect from early Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday.
A total accumulation of up to half a foot was expected in Charles City by the time the storm ended early Wednesday. The wet snow piled up on lawns, but roads and sidewalks became a slushy mess going into the evening.
“Despite the persistent snowfall, road conditions are generally wet to partially snow-covered,” the National Weather Service reported about 7 p.m. Tuesday.
It warned that road conditions could deteriorate through the night as snow continued and temperatures slowly cooled, allowing for more accumulation on road surfaces. There was also the possibility of reduced visibility and drifting snow as the wind picked up through the night, the Weather Service said.
And it may not be over, yet, folks. The National Weather Service is predicting more snow and/or rain Sunday and Monday.
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