DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that includes Boone County. There is a Blizzard Warning for covering west central, northwest and north central Iowa.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 350 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...Impactful Winter Storm to Bring Blizzard Conditions and Strong Winds to the Region Today and This Evening... .A strengthening winter storm will strong northwest winds with light to moderate snowfall to the area today. Falling temperatures with bitter cold conditions will follow late tonight into Thursday morning. The combination of falling snow and winds gusting in excess of 50 mph at times are expected to create blizzard conditions northwest and north. Those with travel plans today are encouraged to plan ahead and be prepared to alter plans if travel is being considered for portions of northwest, northern Iowa, much of Minnesota or the eastern Dakotas. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Western, Central and Northern Iowa * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times this afternoon and evening and result in hazardous travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.(contributed material, NWS)
