< Blizzard Warning Iowa | Effective 03/16/2026 00:51

Blizzard Warning Iowa | Effective 03/16/2026 00:51

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 12:51am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will 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. Latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.
Area Description: 
Delaware; Dubuque; Linn; Jones; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Muscatine; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL