Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 9:17PM CST until February 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
A band of heavy snow has set up across the central portion of Iowa
with snow rates of one inch or more per hour at times. A band of 5
to 8 inches of snow is expected by Friday morning from western
through central to northeastern Iowa. There will be a sharp gradient
of snowfall on either side of the heaviest band of snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
9 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning commute. Heavy snow with breezy
winds could lead to isolated power outages.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 5:17 - pe klo 14:00
