The first snowfall of the year in Iowa left a mark. Many experienced an alarm going off on their cell phones with a snow squall warning early Thursday morning. This is issued by the National Weather Service.

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Snow moved into central Iowa Thursday morning, causing slick roads and near whiteout conditions. The National Weather Service issued a snow squall warning that ended at 9:30 a.m. Snow squalls are generally characterized by both heavy snow and strong winds occurring within a short time frame.

Your phone may be buzzing start the new year and showing an alert you're not accustomed to: A snow squall warning. So, what's a snow squall? According to the National Weather Service, "a snow squall is an intense short-lived burst of heavy snowfall that leads to a quick reduction in visibilities and is often accompanied by gusty winds.

The first flakes of 2025 started to fly Thursday, leading to several crashes and slick roads in parts of eastern Iowa. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect u