Full Notification

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow will begin late Wednesday afternoon and continue through Friday night. Blizzard conditions possible Thursday morning into Friday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph or greater may occur late Thursday through Friday. Extreme cold and wind chills of 20 to 40 below will be common.

* WHERE...Central and south-central Iowa

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow and possible blizzard conditions will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BUTLER ... BREMER ... GRUNDY ... BLACK HAWK ... MARSHALL ... TAMA ... POLK ... JASPER ... POWESHIEK ... MADISON ... WARREN ... MARION ... MAHASKA ... UNION ... CLARKE ... LUCAS ... MONROE ... WAPELLO ... TAYLOR ... RINGGOLD ... DECATUR ... WAYNE ... APPANOOSE ... DAVIS

Instructions:

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.