Full Notification

...Blizzard Conditions Western into Central Iowa Tonight into Friday with Significant Travel Impacts Expected... .The first of two waves of wintry precipitation is moving into the state this morning with some limited impacts this morning. There will be a short dry period later this morning into a part of this afternoon before the second wave of precipitation moves into the state. Snow accompanied by strong winds will create blizzard conditions over western Iowa and toward the I-35 corridor tonight into Friday. Significant travel impacts with near impossible travel at times later tonight into Friday is expected. Snow will end Friday night, but travel impacts will linger.

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WARREN ... POLK

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.