Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 2:45PM CST until February 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa this
afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as a
rain/snow mix across southern and western Iowa before changing to
snow. 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. Snow rates may exceed 1" per hour at times this evening
leading to rapid snow accumulations on roads and slick travel
conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter
forecast snow amounts.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
8 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northeastern Iowa.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening 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.
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