Full Notification

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY INTO MONDAY MORNING...

.A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest today into Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions. Travel will become very dangerous, if not
impossible at times across parts of northern and eastern Iowa. A wintry mix is producing light ice accumulations late this morning, before transitioning fully to snow.

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation followed by blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Light ice accumulations possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and result in power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Instructions:

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.