Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 6 at 1:20PM CDT until April 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...BAND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL POSSIBLE IN SOUTHWEST IOWA
TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING...
.Moderate to heavy snowfall is forecast to occur in a band over
southwest Iowa beginning late this evening and continuing into
Tuesday morning. Snow amounts around 2 to 4 inches are expected,
with a narrow swath of higher amounts nearing 6 inches or more
possible within parts of the advisory area. This band will have a
sharp cutoff of snowfall amounts, especially on the northeastern
edge. Those that fall under this snow band should expect impacts to
travel conditions, including during the Tuesday morning commute.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Locally higher amounts near 6 inches possible in a narrow
band.
* WHERE...Portions of west central into southwest and south central
Iowa.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Area Description:
Audubon; Guthrie; Cass; Adair; Madison; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA