Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 12 at 2:20PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the
Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Saturday night through
Sunday night. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result
in blizzard conditions and significant impacts during this time.
There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the
heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see these
significant impacts are north of Highway 20.
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow
accumulations may exceed 6 inches. Winds could gust to 50 mph or
higher.
* WHERE...Far northern Iowa.
* WHEN...From Saturday night into Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
Instruction:
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Worth; Palo Alto; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: