Thanks to the La Crosse, WI National Weather Service office for this side by side comparison using our plow cams to explain why blizzard conditions sometimes don't seem quite as "bad" in town vs. just outside of a town. pic.twitter.com/C7y7xgYgUU

— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2020

Dangerous travel expected across parts of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa as gusty winds create blizzard conditions. Avoid or delay travel if possible. If you must travel, be prepared for dangerous whiteout conditions at times. #iawx #mnwx pic.twitter.com/oWLTC1MIHs

— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) January 18, 2020

⚠️ Blizzard Warnings have been issued for parts of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. If traveling, especially across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, be prepared for dangerous whiteout conditions at times. #mnwx #iawx pic.twitter.com/KjX1wvAR8Y

— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) January 18, 2020

Here's a look the white-out conditions the winds are causing. This is on I-35 near Dows around 9 a.m. Travel is not advised across much of northwest and north central Iowa. Check https://t.co/6jLPJUUZru or download the Iowa 511 mobile app for the most current travel conditions pic.twitter.com/SJkJp20kt8

— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2020

US 69: Travel is not advised between US 18 (near Garner) and the Minnesota Border (2m N of Lake Mills). Roadway is completely covered with ice, White out. https://t.co/vD8DTVSXbv

— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2020

US 18: Travel is not advised between County Road M12 (Hartley) and I-35; IA 122 (Clear Lake). Roadway is completely covered with ice, White out. https://t.co/Ocf6RdjTxk

— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2020

I-35: Travel is not advised between Exit 128 - County Road D65 (near Randall) and the Minnesota Border (12m N of Hanlontown). Roadway is completely covered with snow, Reduced visibility. https://t.co/F0iCWf5KyZ

— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2020

US 18: Travel is not advised between IA 17 (near Wesley) and County Road R70 (Garner). Roadway is completely covered with snow, White out. https://t.co/DQwa9mbGSK

— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2020

IA 9: Travel is not advised between County Road R34 (Thompson) and US 69 (near Leland). Roadway is completely covered with snow, White out. https://t.co/7rkqPkL6jC

— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2020

Updated Road Condition Report at 7:35 am Saturday morning January 18, 2020. Conditions rapidly deteriorating over much of western and northern Iowa early today. Please reconsider any travel plans and avoid traveling over western and northern Iowa. #iawx pic.twitter.com/4oqmCCnr1w

— NWS Des Moines (@NWSDesMoines) January 18, 2020

Please #SlowDown. We are starting to see some vehicle crashes as driving conditions are becoming more challenging. Check road conditions, crashes, camera footage, and more on https://t.co/xbK5MXsJli #DriveSafe #mnwx pic.twitter.com/Ez9cXlvdz7

— MnDOT District 6 (@mndotsoutheast) January 17, 2020

Towing is not recommended in Franklin, Butler and Grundy counties at 1:50 PM on 1/17. Updates on 511 app or https://t.co/eIAyugxuGn.

— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 17, 2020