Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 3:05AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING...
.A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest
today into Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa
with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will
gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and
visibility reductions. Travel will become very dangerous, if not
impossible at times across parts of northern and eastern Iowa.
Precipitation will begin as rain this morning and transition to a
wintry mix, which may produce light ice accumulations, before
transitioning fully to snow.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55-65 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling
and blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and
result in power outages.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.
For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 20:00 - ma klo 14:00
