Areas Affected: Audubon; Calhoun; Carroll; Cerro Gordo; Crawford; Emmet; Greene; Hancock; Humboldt; Kossuth; Palo Alto; Pocahontas; Sac; Webster; Winnebago; Worth; Wright
...Icy Conditions Continue this Morning...
...Blizzard Conditions Develop This Evening Through Sunday...
.Freezing rain will persist until around 9 AM today for areas
north of Interstate 80. Temperatures will warm enough to change
some areas across central Iowa, including the Des Moines Metro,
Ames, and Webster City over to rain by mid-morning. The wintry
mix will persist however for northern and northwest Iowa through
the day. Travel difficulties will continue for areas where
freezing rain persists today.
By late afternoon and evening, much colder air will change
precipitation quickly over to snow from west to east across
central Iowa. Snow will become heavy at times this evening with
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour likely from Omaha to Fort Dodge to
Webster City. Total snowfall of 6 to 10 inches likely along this
axis of heaviest snow. Strong winds will accompany the heavy snow
producing blizzard conditions. Snow amounts are expected to be
lighter south of this heavier axis, with generally 2 to 5 inches
expected from 2 to 5 inches from Waterloo to Des Moines towards SW
Iowa. Even so the combination of snow and very strong winds will
make travel difficult tonight. Although snow ends, winds will
continue to impact travel on Sunday.
There remains some uncertainty as to where the heaviest snow band
will set up Saturday afternoon and evening as the main storm
crosses Iowa. A small shift in the track of the storm will
greatly impact snow amounts and the extent of blizzard conditions
over the region tonight.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Wintry mixed precipitation through today with light
glazing expected. Snow will develop by late afternoon, becoming
heavy at times this evening. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph tonight and Sunday to
produce Blizzard conditions.
* WHERE...North and North Central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM today. For
the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult today and
potentially impossible tonight and Sunday. Blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times Saturday
night into Sunday. Strong winds could bring down tree branches
and power lines.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Audubon; Calhoun; Carroll; Cerro Gordo; Crawford; Emmet; Greene; Hancock; Humboldt; Kossuth; Palo Alto; Pocahontas; Sac; Webster; Winnebago; Worth; Wright
...Icy Conditions Continue this Morning...
...Blizzard Conditions Develop This Evening Through Sunday...
.Freezing rain will persist until around 9 AM today for areas
north of Interstate 80. Temperatures will warm enough to change
some areas across central Iowa, including the Des Moines Metro,
Ames, and Webster City over to rain by mid-morning. The wintry
mix will persist however for northern and northwest Iowa through
the day. Travel difficulties will continue for areas where
freezing rain persists today.
By late afternoon and evening, much colder air will change
precipitation quickly over to snow from west to east across
central Iowa. Snow will become heavy at times this evening with
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour likely from Omaha to Fort Dodge to
Webster City. Total snowfall of 6 to 10 inches likely along this
axis of heaviest snow. Strong winds will accompany the heavy snow
producing blizzard conditions. Snow amounts are expected to be
lighter south of this heavier axis, with generally 2 to 5 inches
expected from 2 to 5 inches from Waterloo to Des Moines towards SW
Iowa. Even so the combination of snow and very strong winds will
make travel difficult tonight. Although snow ends, winds will
continue to impact travel on Sunday.
There remains some uncertainty as to where the heaviest snow band
will set up Saturday afternoon and evening as the main storm
crosses Iowa. A small shift in the track of the storm will
greatly impact snow amounts and the extent of blizzard conditions
over the region tonight.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Wintry mixed precipitation through today with light
glazing expected. Snow will develop by late afternoon, becoming
heavy at times this evening. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph tonight and Sunday to
produce Blizzard conditions.
* WHERE...North and North Central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM today. For
the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult today and
potentially impossible tonight and Sunday. Blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times Saturday
night into Sunday. Strong winds could bring down tree branches
and power lines.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Boone; Cass; Franklin; Guthrie; Hamilton; Hardin
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Areas Affected: Boone; Cass; Franklin; Guthrie; Hamilton; Hardin
...Icy Conditions Continue this Morning...
...Blizzard Conditions Develop This Evening Through Sunday...
.Freezing rain will persist until around 9 AM today for areas
north of Interstate 80. Temperatures will warm enough to change
some areas across central Iowa, including the Des Moines Metro,
Ames, and Webster City over to rain by mid-morning. The wintry
mix will persist however for northern and northwest Iowa through
the day. Travel difficulties will continue for areas where
freezing rain persists today.
By late afternoon and evening, much colder air will change
precipitation quickly over to snow from west to east across
central Iowa. Snow will become heavy at times this evening with
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour likely from Omaha to Fort Dodge to
Webster City. Total snowfall of 6 to 10 inches likely along this
axis of heaviest snow. Strong winds will accompany the heavy snow
producing blizzard conditions. Snow amounts are expected to be
lighter south of this heavier axis, with generally 2 to 5 inches
expected from 2 to 5 inches from Waterloo to Des Moines towards SW
Iowa. Even so the combination of snow and very strong winds will
make travel difficult tonight. Although snow ends, winds will
continue to impact travel on Sunday.
There remains some uncertainty as to where the heaviest snow band
will set up Saturday afternoon and evening as the main storm
crosses Iowa. A small shift in the track of the storm will
greatly impact snow amounts and the extent of blizzard conditions
over the region tonight.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Wintry mixed precipitation until 9 AM today. Snow to
develop by 6 PM, becoming heavy heavy at times this evening.
Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph tonight and Sunday will produce
Blizzard Conditions.
* WHERE...North Central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM today. For
the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult today and
potentially impossible tonight and Sunday. Blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times Saturday
night into Sunday. Strong winds could bring down tree branches
and power lines.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Chickasaw; Floyd; Howard; Mitchell
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Areas Affected: Chickasaw; Floyd; Howard; Mitchell
...Major Winter Storm to Impact Region Tonight and Sunday...
.A mix of precipitation types will spread into the area from the
southwest later today. The storm track will go across our area
making for a mix of snow to the north and west, with mainly rain
to the east and south.
Snowfall will be heaviest and most consistent from north central
Iowa, across southeast Minnesota, into north central Wisconsin.
Snowfall in the 8 to 12 inch range can be expected with locally
higher amounts possible. Lower amounts will fall south and east of
there, but there will still be impact.
In addition, strong west to northwest winds will develop later
tonight which could lead to blizzard conditions. Travel could
become dangerous or impossible depending on the severity of
drifting and visibility. Road closures are likely in areas
impacted by the blizzard conditions. Travel is not recommended
tonight.
Plan now for the wintry conditions. Adjust or cancel travel plans
if possible.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
of 5 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze
expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and
southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Iowa and Minnesota can be found on-line at 511ia.org and 511mn.org.
