...Major Winter Storm Today and Tonight..
.A major winter storm will impact much of central and southern
Iowa today and tonight, with some snow possibly lingering through
mid-day Tuesday. Snow will lift into far southern Iowa early this
morning and then will expand north into central Iowa during the
day. Very heavy snowfall rates near 2 inches per hour are likely
this afternoon and evening, leading to heavy accumulations over a
short period of time. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30
mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of
snowfall amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where
much less snow totals are possible over a short distance.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches
with the higher amounts closer on the south side of this
advisory.
* WHERE...Portions of North Central Iowa.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility and cause drifting snow. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: Chickasaw; Floyd
NWS LaCrosse (Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa)
...Snow and Slippery Travel This Evening Into Tuesday Morning...
.Accumulating snow will lift northward into portions of northeast
Iowa and southwest Wisconsin early this evening. The snow will
continue overnight before tapering off from west to east Tuesday
morning. While the heaviest accumulations are expected just south
of the area, drier air entrenched over Minnesota and northern
Wisconsin will likely limit how far north the accumulating snow
can extend. Therefore a sharp cutoff in snow accumulations is
expected from south to north across northeast Iowa and southwest
Wisconsin. Any change in storm track would also impact snow
totals. Continue to monitor the latest forecast for updates today,
as snow amounts may still be further refined as these details
become clearer.
Travel will become difficult to hazardous this evening as roads
become snow-covered and slippery. Increasing northeast winds
tonight may lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow that could
lead to significantly reduced visibility at times.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches.
* WHERE...Floyd and Chickasaw Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
