...Major Winter Storm Continues Tonight... .A major winter storm will continue to impact much of central and southern Iowa tonight, with some snow possibly lingering into midday Tuesday. Very heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur at times this evening, leading to heavy accumulations over a short period of time. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of snowfall amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where much less snow totals are possible over a short distance. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally greater amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads and low visibilities, especially overnight. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This may be a historic event with snow amounts of this magnitude only occurring once every 15 to 20 years. For example, in Des Moines there have only been nine 12 inch daily snowfalls since 1884.
...Winter Storm Continues... .Winter weather continues across the region. Heavy snow accumulations have been observed along the Iowa/Missouri border with lesser amounts farther south. Areas of drizzle with embedded snow showers continue through Tuesday morning. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Freezing drizzle may produce a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northeast and northwest Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
...MAJOR WINTER STORM THROUGH TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.
...MAJOR WINTER STORM THROUGH TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.