DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that includes Boone County.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
201 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Snow showers and squalls. Total snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Much of central and northern Iowa.
* WHEN…From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on periods of rapidly reduced visibility. Localized
whiteout blizzard conditions possible. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
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.
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