Weather Service Updates Forecast, Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Boone County

DES MOINES, Iowa—The most recent update by the National Weather Service office in Des Moines is that a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Boone County.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
304 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2023

...Winter Storm Expected Portions of Northern and Central Iowa on
Thursday into Thursday Night...

A winter storm will bring snowfall and hazardous travel impacts to
portions of northern and central Iowa beginning Thursday morning and
lasting into Thursday night. The heaviest snowfall amounts of 6 to 9
inches are most likely generally east of Interstate 35 and north of
Interstate 80. Lighter amounts are expected to the south and west,
although snow amounts toward the Interstate 80 corridor remain
highly uncertain due to air and surface temperatures near to just
above freezing. Intense snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are
possible at times, which combined with gusty winds may significantly
degrade visibility. The extent of roadway impacts may be mitigated a
bit by temperatures near freezing and the higher seasonal sun angle,
however intense snowfall rates can overcome warmer surface
temperatures and still produce slick and slushy travel conditions.
Those with travel interests should pay close attention for
forecast updates and check ahead on the latest road conditions.


...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern and central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.