Nothing brings about the Christmas Spirit like a nice layer of fluffy snow. We haven’t had much of it this winter, so far. Here are your best chances to find snow in Iowa right now.
- If you want to spend time in the historically snowiest town in Iowa, head for Mason City.
Michael Leland/Flickr Their average annual snowfall is 41.2 inches.
- Lake Park in western Iowa has the second highest annual snowfall of any city in the state.
Rich Herrman/Flickr They regularly get 39.9 inches of snow each year.
- Coming in at a close third place, Cresco gets an average of 39.5 inches of snow each year.
Michael Massa/Flickr You’ve got some catching up to do, Cresco!
- Snowy Decorah sits in fourth place with an annual average snowfall of 38.8 inches.
heights.18145/Flickr This is a great time of year to see Eagles in the area, too.
- According to the National Weather Service, Estherville has a 35% chance of getting a light dusting of snow in the next few days.
Alan/Flickr It’s a beautiful area of the state with or without snow.
- Your chances of seeing a light dusting of snow are 40% this weekend in Lamoni.
Phil Roeder/Flickr No promises, though. It hasn’t been very snowy here in Iowa so far this winter.
- If you want the guarantee of a magically snowy experience without having to wait for the weather to cooperate, you’ll need to head to one of Iowa’s three incredible ski resorts.
Seven Oaks Website Seven Oaks in Boone makes enough of their own snow to completely cover the park. Enjoy a 30-acre snowtubing park, four lifts, and 13 runs. Make it a weekend trip and check out their lodging packages from local motels and inns.
- Dubuque, home of the popular Sundown Mountain, is a beautiful town any time of year.
Sundown Mountain Website Sundown is in the middle of a 100-year-old cedar forest. You’ll think you’re in Colorado.
- Head to Honey Creek to Mt. Crescent Ski Resort for tons of the fluffy stuff.
Mt Crescent Ski Area/Facebook It recently underwent a $200,000 makeover and they cover the property completely with their house-made snow.
- Right now in Iowa, your best chance to see snow is in the far northwest corner.
loonyhiker/Flickr We haven’t had much snow so far this winter, but if you head to LeMars, you can get some of the next-best kind of cold stuff at the Ice Cream Capital of the World.
Where are you in Iowa right now? Is there snow on the ground?
Michael Leland/Flickr
Their average annual snowfall is 41.2 inches.
Rich Herrman/Flickr
They regularly get 39.9 inches of snow each year.
Michael Massa/Flickr
You’ve got some catching up to do, Cresco!
heights.18145/Flickr
This is a great time of year to see Eagles in the area, too.
Alan/Flickr
It’s a beautiful area of the state with or without snow.
Phil Roeder/Flickr
No promises, though. It hasn’t been very snowy here in Iowa so far this winter.
Seven Oaks Website
Seven Oaks in Boone makes enough of their own snow to completely cover the park. Enjoy a 30-acre snowtubing park, four lifts, and 13 runs. Make it a weekend trip and check out their lodging packages from local motels and inns.
Sundown Mountain Website
Sundown is in the middle of a 100-year-old cedar forest. You’ll think you’re in Colorado.
Mt Crescent Ski Area/Facebook
It recently underwent a $200,000 makeover and they cover the property completely with their house-made snow.
loonyhiker/Flickr
We haven’t had much snow so far this winter, but if you head to LeMars, you can get some of the next-best kind of cold stuff at the Ice Cream Capital of the World.
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