Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:32PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE TONIGHT...
.Although snow tapers off late this evening into the early
overnight, strong wind gusts will continue to result in significant
blowing and drifting of snow keeping visibility degraded with
white-out conditions at times, especially in rural and open areas.
Travel will remain dangerous if not impossible at times.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55-60 mph.
* WHERE...All of central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 5:32 - ma klo 14:00
