What will winter look like in Iowa for the 2024-2025 season?

For those who enjoy strapping their feet to either 1 or two pieces of fiberglass or hopping on a plastic sled, could this be an excellent winter for those two activities? I hate to be the bearer of bad news and I'm not sure if you're aware of this but... it will start getting cold in Iowa in about 3 months. Don't shoot the messenger! "Winter is coming" for Game of Thrones fans who understand that reference.

The La Nina weather pattern will return for the 2024/2025 winter and here's how it could impact Iowa's upcoming winter season.

Iowa Winter Snowfall Prediction 2024-2025

According to SnowBrains, La Nina will dominate the upcoming winter in the United States. For any eastern Iowan who enjoys winter for the snowfall, this might be a fantastic winter for skiers, snowboarders, or snowmobile riders. If the winter follows this outlook, eastern Iowa is leaning towards seeing more snow this winter.

3 Types of People

Have you ever noticed there are 3 types of people regarding how they feel about winter weather? There's type 1 and that's the person who hates everything that comes with winter. They hate the snow, the wind, and the cold weather. They find absolutely nothing to be happy about when winter hits Iowa.

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There's type 2 and this is the person who loves the snow but hates the cold. When the snow comes, they can enjoy all of their favorite snow activities that they have been waiting for all summer/fall long. This person loves the snow but hates it when it's -15 degrees outside. As long as it's 15-25 degrees, winter is awesome.

The 3rd type of person is someone who can't stand the snow but doesn't mind when the temperatures are horrid. I fall into this category. I don't care what the temperature is outside but when it snows, I hate driving in it, I hate shoveling it, and it can make the entryway to my house a complete disaster. I can find ways to get warm or get out of the cold but there is nothing I can do when it snows. I also like to play hockey so when the temperatures are in the single digits, that makes for some awesome ice at the park.

Iowa's Winter Temperature Predictions 2024-2025

SnowBrains has a pretty straightforward prediction for what we can expect the winter temperatures to be like this winter season. We have equal chances of colder temperatures and warmer temperatures. We're right in the middle of the effects from La Nina.

"The forecast is based on the expected La Nina pattern, which typically brings wetter and cooler conditions to the northern U.S. and drier, warmer weather to the southern regions."

Are you planning a big snowboard trip this winter? You may want to head to the Pacific Northwest for the best snow this upcoming winter season! Maybe you can bring one of these unique items that Iowans have used as a sled.