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According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm is set to affect all of Iowa on Friday into Early Saturday morning. Though snow amounts may be somewhat similar, snow impacts will be slightly different... Northern Iowa will have lighter, and more fluffy snow that will be prone to blowing. The snow in southern Iowa will be more wet and heavy, and less prone to blowing. Snow may have serious impacts to the Friday afternoon/evening commute in the Des Moines metro and Ames areas. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected.

Please ensure vehicles are removed from the roadway to ensure our Public Works Department can efficiently clear streets and to comply with the City's snow ordinance.