BOONE, Iowa—The National Weather Service has updated information about the next round of snow. A Winter Storm Warning has now been issued and includes the Boone and Boone County, beginning this afternoon.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1105 AM CST Thu Feb 8 2018 ...Moderate to Heavy Snow Arriving This Afternoon and Evening... .Snow will overspread much of northern Iowa this afternoon and then settle slowly southward into central Iowa tonight and early Friday morning. Snowfall rates will be moderate to heavy at times. In addition, northerly winds will increase late tonight into early Friday morning with areas blowing and drifting snow expected, especially in rural, open areas. 1105 AM CST Thu Feb 8 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. Northerly winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph tonight and will create areas of blowing and drifting of snow. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa mainly along the Highway 30 corridor. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Friday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.
(source National Weather Service)