.A winter storm is set to affect all of Iowa on Friday into Early
Saturday morning. Though snow amounts may be somewhat similar,
snow impacts will be slightly different... Northern Iowa will have
lighter, and more fluffy snow that will be prone to blowing. The
snow in southern Iowa will be more wet and heavy, and less prone
to blowing. Snow may have serious impacts to the Friday
afternoon/evening commute in the Des Moines metro and Ames areas.
101 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches expected.
* WHERE...Central to southern Iowa.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 AM CST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could seriously impact the
afternoon/evening commute.
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.
