Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:41AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 8:41am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY INTO MONDAY MORNING...
.A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest
today into 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. A
wintry mix is producing light ice accumulations late this morning,
before transitioning fully to snow.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA