DES MOINES, Iowa—As expected, the morning community is going to be a slow process. The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has issued the following Special Weather Statement for the area.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
500 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022

...Slick Roads and Patchy Blowing Snow Continue Today...

Light snow and patchy blowing snow on already snow and ice covered
roads will lead to continue slick conditions for much of this
Friday morning. Conditions remain worse between Highway 30 and
Highway 20, but other county roads and side streets between Des
Moines and Ames will also have some slick spots for much of the
morning hours as well.

If traveling today, please remain cautious and very aware of road
conditions. Expect a longer morning commute or drive, through at
least the morning hours today. Plan on leaving earlier, traveling
a bit slower and being more patient. As road crews continue to
work this morning, travel will likely improve over central to
southern Iowa. Any new light snow and blowing snow across the
north will, however, delay improvement in road conditions there.

Please visit Iowa Five One One for the latest road conditions in
your area. Remember: Take it Slow on Ice and Snow.


(contributed information, NWS)