This page presents the raw observations of daily high and low temperature along with precipitation and snow when available. The dates shown are the date when the observation was reported. For observations made at 7 AM, this would be a for a 24 hour period up until that time and not for that local date. The timestamps shown are valid for the local timezone of that reporting station.
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NWSLI: | Site Name: | Date: | Temp at Ob | Max Air Temp | Min Air Temp | Precip | Snowfall | Snow Depth | Snow Water Equiv |
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MTAI4 | MOUNT AYR | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 3 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
ASNI4 | ALLISON | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 6 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
3SE | SPENCER 1 N | 4 Jan 2022 11PM | 8 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
RKWI4 | ROCKWELL CITY | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 8 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
VICI4 | VICKS CORNER-SPIRIT LAKE IOWA | 4 Jan 2022 11PM | 8 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
OSKI4 | OSKALOOSA | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 9 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
DNSI4 | DENISON | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 12 | 39 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
DMX | Des Moines WFO | 4 Jan 2022 11PM | 15 | 40 | 15 | T | T | 1 | 0.2 |
OLNI4 | OELWEIN 1E | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 16 | 21 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
BLVI4 | Bellevue LD 12 | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 17 | 21 | -7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
PSTI4 | POSTVILLE | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 20 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
ICYI4 | IOWA CITY | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 20 | 23 | -6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
CASI4 | CASCADE | 4 Jan 2022 12AM | 20 | 20 | 0 | M | 2.7 | 5 | M |
SLBI4 | STORM LAKE 2 E | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 20 | 46 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
CIYI4 | Charles City | 4 Jan 2022 10PM | 20 | 31 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
DLDI4 | Dubuque L&D 11 | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 21 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
KEQI4 | KEOSAUQUA | 4 Jan 2022 12AM | 21 | 27 | -7 | 0 | 4.6 | 5 | M |
AMOI4 | Anamosa 3SSW | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 21 | 21 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
.A AMOI4 220104 C DH0600/TX 21/TN -5/TA 21/PP 0.00/SF 0.0/SD 5/DC2201040624 Partly cloudy | |||||||||
BLGI4 | BURLINGTON | 4 Jan 2022 5AM | 21 | 24 | -4 | 0 | 0 | M | M |
NHPI4 | New Hampton | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 21 | 21 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
NWDI4 | NORTHWOOD | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 21 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
MCTI4 | MUSCATINE | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 21 | 23 | -8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
MHRI4 | MANCHESTER NO. 2 | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 21 | 21 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
EKRI4 | ELKADER 6SSW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 22 | 23 | -8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
MKTI4 | MAQUOKETA 4 W | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 22 | 22 | -8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
WLBI4 | WILLIAMSBURG 3 SE | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 22 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | M |
DNNI4 | DONNELLSON | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 22 | 23 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | M |
FYTI4 | Fayette 3NNW | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 23 | 23 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
.A FYTI4 220104 C DH0645/TX 23/TN -1/TA 23/PP 0.00/SF 0.0/SD 3/SW M/DC2201040645 Cloudy, S Wind | |||||||||
MSTI4 | MUSCATINE 2 N | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 23 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
SNYI4 | STANLEY 4 W | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 23 | 23 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
MCWI4 | Mason City | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 24 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
OSAI4 | Osage 1W | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 24 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
FRFI4 | FAIRFIELD | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 24 | 28 | M | 0 | 0 | 7 | M |
GTTI4 | Guttenberg L & D 10 | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
WSHI4 | WASHINGTON | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 24 | 26 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
VNTI4 | VINTON | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 24 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | M | M |
LECI4 | LeClaire L&D 14 | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | M | M | M |
WEBI4 | WEBSTER CITY | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 25 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
.A WEBI4 220104 C DH0700/TX 36/TN 4/TA 25/PP 0.00/SF 0.0/SD 0/DC2201040648 Low on 1/4 22 degrees. | |||||||||
BLLI4 | BELLE PLAINE | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 25 | 25 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
EOKI4 | Keokuk L&D 19 | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 25 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | M | M |
TLDI4 | TOLEDO 3 N | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 25 | 26 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
.A TLDI4 220104 C DH0700/TX 26/TN -1/TA 25/PP 0.00/SF 0.0/SD 2/DC2201040833 mostly sunny | |||||||||
3OI | LAMONI | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
IWAI4 | IOWA FALLS | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
FSCI4 | FOREST CITY 2 NNE | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | M | M |
ESTI4 | ESTHERVILLE 4 E | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 0 | T | M |
ALRI4 | ALLERTON | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
SWEI4 | SWEA CITY 4 W | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 26 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | T | M |
GNDI4 | GRUNDY CENTER | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
BCNI4 | BEACONSFIELD | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
ELDI4 | ELDORA | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
COJI4 | COLUMBUS JUNCT 2 SSW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 26 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | M | M |
AUDI4 | Audubon | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 27 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
CHRI4 | CHARITON 1 E | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 27 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
HLSI4 | Holstein 5NNW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 27 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
CRTI4 | CRESTON 2 SW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 27 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
AESI4 | AMES 5 SE | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 27 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
NWTI4 | NEWTON | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 27 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
OSEI4 | OSCEOLA | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 28 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
SGYI4 | Sigourney | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 28 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
CNTI4 | CENTERVILLE | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 28 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
MSHI4 | MARSHALLTOWN | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 28 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
ALGI4 | ALGONA 3 W | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 28 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
GRNI4 | GREENFIELD | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 28 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
LWDI4 | LOWDEN | 4 Jan 2022 11PM | 28 | 33 | 13 | T | T | 8 | M |
.AR LWDI4 220104 C DH2400/TX 33/TN 13/TA 28/PP T/SF T/SD 8/SW M/DC2202090514 W (35) | |||||||||
HPTI4 | HAMPTON | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 28 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
RADI4 | RATHBUN DAM | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 29 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
OAKI4 | OAKLAND | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 29 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
JFFI4 | JEFFERSON 2 NW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 29 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | T | M |
.AR JFFI4 220104 C DH0710/TX 40/TN 8/TA 29/PP 0.00/SF 0.0/SD T/DC2202141304 Calm, cool, morning. | |||||||||
DVNI4 | Davenport 6N | 4 Jan 2022 11PM | 29 | 34 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.8 |
WMTI4 | FORT DODGE 5 NNW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 29 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
.AR WMTI4 220104 C DH0725/TX 40/TN 7/TA 29/PP 0.00/SF 0.0/SD 0/DC2202141103 breezy | |||||||||
BNWI4 | BOONE | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 29 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
POCI4 | POCAHONTAS | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 29 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
ATLI4 | ATLANTIC 1 NE | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 29 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
BTLI4 | BATTLE CREEK 3NE | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 30 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
DAKI4 | DAKOTA CITY | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 30 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
SXGI4 | SIOUX CITY AIRPORT | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 30 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
SACI4 | SAC CITY | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 30 | 42 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
PERI4 | PERRY | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 30 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 0 | T | M |
LSXI4 | LITTLE SIOUX 2 NW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 30 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 0 | T | M |
KNXI4 | KNOXVILLE | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 30 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | M |
CKPI4 | CHEROKEE | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 30 | 48 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
RKRI4 | ROCK RAPIDS | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 30 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
SPRI4 | SPIRIT LAKE | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 31 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
LEMI4 | LE MARS | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 31 | 45 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
SXRI4 | SIOUX RAPIDS 4 E | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 31 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
SIBI4 | Sibley | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 31 | 45 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
RKVI4 | ROCK VALLEY | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 31 | M | M | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
CINI4 | CARROLL | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 31 | 37 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CRPI4 | CEDAR RAPIDS NO 1 | 4 Jan 2022 5PM | 31 | 33 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | M |
CLDI4 | CLARINDA | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | 31 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
GTHI4 | GUTHRIE CENTER | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 31 | 38 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
MPTI4 | MAPLETON NO. 2 | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 32 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
ROKI4 | RED OAK | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 32 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
SNBI4 | SANBORN | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 32 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
LKPI4 | LAKE PARK | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | 32 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
CLNI4 | CLINTON NO 1 | 4 Jan 2022 6PM | 32 | 32 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | M |
FTMI4 | Fort Madison | 4 Jan 2022 11PM | 32 | 37 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
DCRI4 | DECORAH | 4 Jan 2022 4PM | 32 | 33 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
SDHI4 | SHENANDOAH | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | 32 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
SIXI4 | SIOUX CENTER 2 SE | 4 Jan 2022 4PM | 35 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
AMSI4 | AMES 8 WSW | 4 Jan 2022 4PM | 36 | 36 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
PGHI4 | PRIMGHAR | 4 Jan 2022 4PM | 40 | 45 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
BTNI4 | Brighton | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
KANI4 | Kanawha | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | M | M |
GLNI4 | GLENWOOD | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
HBTI4 | HUMBOLDT WATER PLANT | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | M | M | M |
MCLI4 | Monticello | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
COOI4 | COON RAPIDS | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | M | M | M |
OGDI4 | OGDEN | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | M | M | M |
RWCI4 | ROCKWELL CITY NO. 2 | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | M | M | M |
RANI4 | RANDOLPH | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
AKRI4 | AKRON | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | M | M | M |
UBSI4 | Johnston | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
WTRI4 | WINTERSET 2 NNW | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
LORI4 | LORIMOR | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
EMMI4 | EMMETSBURG | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
MZUI4 | MONTEZUMA 1 W | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 5 | M |
ADXI4 | ADEL | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
ALBI4 | ALBIA 3 NNE | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
BRKI4 | BROOKLYN | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
SLHI4 | Salem 1 S | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | M | M |
STYI4 | Story City | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | M | M | M |
PTRI4 | PETERSON | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
CMBI4 | COLUMBIA | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
MROI4 | MARENGO | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | M | M |
BLKI4 | BLOCKTON | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
STBI4 | STEAMBOAT ROCK | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
SPTI4 | Strawberry Point | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
IONI4 | Ionia 2W | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
WGCI4 | DES MOINES WAVELAND | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
JAMI4 | JAMAICA 3 S | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
IDAI4 | INDIANOLA 4 W | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
LMLI4 | LAKE MILLS | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
SWHI4 | SWISHER | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | M | M |
SANI4 | St Ansgar | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
CMRI4 | Calmar | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
LOGI4 | LOGAN | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
MXWI4 | MAXWELL | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
DWTI4 | DE WITT | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | M | M |
ORCI4 | ORANGE CITY | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
HRFI4 | Hartford | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
CRNI4 | Corning | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
DEWI4 | DE WITT 4 S | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | M | M | M |
ZRGI4 | ZEARING | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
FMBI4 | Ankeny 2 SE | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
WCCI4 | Grimes 4 WSW | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
MSNI4 | MASSENA | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
DUBI4 | Dubuque #3 | 4 Jan 2022 12PM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.7 |
PEAI4 | PELLA 1 S | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 6 | M |
RINI4 | RINGSTED | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
RMSI4 | REMSEN NO. 2 | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
CCTI4 | Central City | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
HLYI4 | HOLLY SPRINGS 1NW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
KSLI4 | Kesley | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
WACI4 | Waucoma 1WNW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
SHDI4 | SHELDON | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
UNDI4 | UNDERWOOD | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
BLMI4 | BLOOMFIELD 1 WNW | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 4 | M |
GRII4 | GRINNELL 3 SW | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
HSTI4 | HOLSTEIN | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
AAKI4 | AMES | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
OTWI4 | Ottumwa | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
GRWI4 | GARWIN | 4 Jan 2022 6AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
EVYI4 | EVERLY 3 WNW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
NENI4 | NORTH ENGLISH | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | M | M |
CLUI4 | CLUTIER | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
NHUI4 | NASHUA 2SW | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 2 | M |
TREI4 | TRAER | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | M | M |
HSII4 | HASTINGS 4 NE | 4 Jan 2022 8AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | M |
ELMI4 | ELMA | 4 Jan 2022 7AM | M | M | M | 0 | 0 | 3 | M |
ALXI4 | Waterloo NWS Snowfall | 4 Jan 2022 11PM | M | M | M | T | T | 2 | 0.2 |
.A ALXI4 220104 C DH2400/PP T/PT 5/PPK T/SF T/SD 2/SFK T/DC2201042343 Light snow began falling about 0520Z. Stronger wind gusts are picking up some snow especially off rooftops and open areas. Noted some blowing snow beginning to accumulate on the windward lanes of north/south roads during a mid evening drive after the wind | |||||||||
DSXI4 | Des Moines NWS Snow | 4 Jan 2022 11PM | M | M | M | T | T | 3 | 0.4 |
WAUI4 | Waukon 3NNE | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
MFRI4 | MILFORD 4 NW | 4 Jan 2022 7PM | M | 40 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M |
CLII4 | CLARION | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
TRPI4 | TRIPOLI | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
AKYI4 | ANKENY | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
PKBI4 | PARKERSBURG | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 | |||||||
CGGI4 | COGGON | No Observation Reported for 2022-01-04 |
Errors exist in this dataset and you should evaluate the observations before using...