167 WWUS43 KDMX 170941 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 341 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...Blizzard to Near-Blizzard Conditions Likely Across Portions of Iowa... .This morning into the afternoon, snow will spread from southwest to northeast across Iowa. Several inches of accumulating snow, along with southeasterly winds gusting from 30 to 40 mph are expected during this timeframe... reducing visibility to less than one-half of a mile at times. After minor ice accumulations overnight, strong northwesterly winds gusting over 45 mph, accompanied by rapidly cooling temperatures, will support "flash freeze" conditions on roadways, along with blowing snow reducing visibility to less than one-quarter of a mile at times in northern Iowa. IAZ004-005-015-023-024-033-034-190000- /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.200118T1200Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.200117T1500Z-200118T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 341 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, Snow this afternoon transitioning to mixed precipitation expected overnight. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and impact power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional blizzard to near-blizzard conditions are possible in northern Iowa during periods of heavier snow this afternoon into the early evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ044>047-059>062-074-075-190000- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion- Mahaska- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, and Oskaloosa 341 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow this afternoon transitioning to mixed precipitation expected overnight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the afternoon and evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and impact power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ035-190000- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/ Webster- Including the city of Fort Dodge 341 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow this afternoon transitioning to mixed precipitation expected overnight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...North-central Iowa * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and impact power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ006-007-016-017-025>028-036>039-049-050-190000- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.200117T1700Z-200119T0000Z/ Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook 341 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow this afternoon transitioning to mixed precipitation expected overnight. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...North-Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and impact power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ048-190000- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/ Story- Including the city of Ames 341 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ057-058-070>073-081>086-092>097-190000- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/ Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke- Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose- Davis- Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 341 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow this afternoon transitioning to mixed precipitation expected overnight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines