DES MOINES, Iowa—That National Weather has issued a Blizzard Warning affecting most of Iowa Sunday into Monday morning.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1134 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026
…BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING…
.A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest
this weekend, mainly from Sunday through 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. Precipitation will begin as rain on Sunday morning and
transition to a wintry mix, which may produce a light glaze of ice,
before transitioning fully to snow.
…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY…
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 65 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Iowa.
* WHEN…From 1 PM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. 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.
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