A snow plow in Iowa found a buried pickup truck after five days, revealing how wind, not snowfall, caused dangerous drifts during Winter Storm Lola.

On March 10, 2025, a snow plow in Iowa uncovered a pickup truck buried under massive snowdrifts on State Highway 141, despite only 4 inches of snow falling during Winter Storm Lola. Strong winds up to 63 mph created deep drifts that concealed the vehicle for five days, illustrating how wind-driven snow can hide objects far beyond what snowfall totals suggest. The discovery highlighted the hidden dangers of winter storms and the way seasonal changes can reveal what was previously buried, a phenomenon common in Midwest winters.