Automated Data Plotter

This application dynamically generates many types of graphs derived from various IEM data sources. Feel free to use these generated graphics in whatever way you wish.

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1 Select a Chart Type

Choose from available chart types:

2 Configure Chart Options

Select Station (STC000? are climate district, ST0000 state avg)

Start Year (inclusive):

End Year (inclusive):

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This chart presents the daily snow depth reports as a image. Each box represents an individual day's report with the color denoting the amount. Values in light gray are missing in the database.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 3 seconds. Please wait while your chart is being generated...

CSV Data Excel Download

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IEM Daily Features using this plot

The IEM Daily Features found on this website often utilize plots found on this application. Here is a listing of features referencing this plot type.

10 Dec 2024: Visualizing Snow Depth
21 Feb 2023: Recent Snow Mostly Gone
02 Dec 2020: Meteorological Winter Season
05 Dec 2018: Deep Snow for November
10 Feb 2017: Few Days of Snow Cover
24 Feb 2015: Daily Snow Depth
07 Dec 2010: A repeat of last winter?