Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 5:37AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
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...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40-50 mph this
morning, then decreasing further.
* WHERE...Portions southern and western Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.
For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Area Description:
Sac; Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas; Cass; Adair; Madison; Adams; Union; Clarke; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA