Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 5:37AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 3:37am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAIN THIS MORNING...
.Strong wind gusts around 40-50 mph will remain this morning,
especially over portions of northern and eastern Iowa, leading to
continued blowing snow and reduced visibilities before winds
gradually diminish during the day. Travel due to these conditions
can still be quite dangerous. Blowing snow will be more patchy over
portions of western and southern Iowa, leading to periods of more
isolated visibility reductions.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch over eastern Iowa. Winds gusting as high as 45-50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northern, and eastern Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description:
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Worth; Palo Alto; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: