Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:41AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY 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. A
wintry mix is producing light ice accumulations late this morning,
before transitioning fully to snow.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation followed by blizzard conditions. Total
snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Light ice accumulations
possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
and west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 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 17:41 - ma klo 14:00
