BOONE, Iowa—Boone County has now been included in a Winter Storm Warning by the National Weather Service.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 928 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Late Tonight into Thursday... .A strong winter storm system is forecast to produce snow and potent winds to the area late tonight into Thursday. A wintry mix of precipitation is anticipated to quickly transition to snow late tonight and continue to transition Thursday morning. The combination of accumulating snowfall and the strong winds may produce poor visibilities and difficult travel conditions. Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Boone, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, and Atlantic 928 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. The mixed precipitation will change to all snow by Thursday morning. Plan on very difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday as quickly falling temperatures produce rapid freezing on area roads and highways. In addition, significant reductions to visibility are expected from falling and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central into north central Iowa * WHEN...3 AM to 6 PM Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow with visibility reduction below one half mile common on Thursday morning. Cold wind chills from 10 below to 20 below zero may cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. 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.
