Alert archive / Iowa / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this winter storm warning at Mar 12, 2017, 4:08 AM CDT for 14 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Mar 12, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 22 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2017, 4:08 AM CDT (09:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2017, 10:58 AM CDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
Counties Black Hawk County, IA, Bremer County, IA, Butler County, IA, Cerro Gordo County, IA, Emmet County, IA, Franklin County, IA, Grundy County, IA, Hancock County, IA, Humboldt County, IA, Kossuth County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Winnebago County, IA, Worth County, IA, Wright County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1:00 PM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | Estherville, IA | VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO AT TIMES. . |
| Mar 12, 4:50 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | Estherville, IA | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT RELAYED BY WHO-TV. |
| Mar 12, 5:08 PM CDT | SNOW 1 | Mason City, IA | RELAYED BY KIMT. |
| Mar 12, 5:53 PM CDT | SNOW 0.6 | Waterloo Regional Airpo, IA | LIQUID EQUIVALENT OF 0.03. |
| Mar 12, 6:28 PM CDT | SNOW 4 | Forest City, IA | REPORT RELAYED BY KAAL. |
| Mar 12, 6:35 PM CDT | SNOW 1.7 | Clarksville, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 7:00 PM CDT | SNOW 1.8 | Waterloo Regional Airpo, IA | 0.12 OF LIQUID EQUIVALENT. |
| Mar 12, 7:00 PM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | Plainfield, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 7:17 PM CDT | SNOW 4 | Mason City, IA | MEASURED AT KIMT. 0.33 LIQUID EQUIVALENT . |
| Mar 12, 7:36 PM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Ne Waterloo, IA | MEASURED AT KWWL TV. |
| Mar 12, 7:39 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | Clarksville, IA | 1.3 INCHES IN THE PAST HOUR. |
| Mar 12, 8:05 PM CDT | SNOW 4.8 | 5 Se Greene, IA | RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 8:17 PM CDT | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Nw Cedar Falls, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 8:25 PM CDT | SNOW 5.5 | Algona, IA | REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 8:26 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | 1 Nne Mason City, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 8:40 PM CDT | SNOW 4.5 | Clarksville, IA | 1.5 INCHES THE PAST HOUR. |
| Mar 12, 8:40 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Estherville, IA | REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 8:55 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Clear Lake, IA | REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 8:55 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 7 | Allison, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 8:56 PM CDT | SNOW 4 | Tripoli, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 9:00 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | 1 Ne Waterloo, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 9:00 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Cedar Falls, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 9:01 PM CDT | SNOW 6.5 | Graettinger, IA | REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 9:01 PM CDT | SNOW 7 | 2 S Estherville, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 9:02 PM CDT | SNOW 6.5 | 1 N Janesville, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 9:30 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 7 | Readlyn, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 9:30 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 7.5 | 4 Ese Denver, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 9:50 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Garner, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 9:55 PM CDT | SNOW 5.8 | 1 N Hanlontown, IA | REPORT FROM KAAL VIEWER. |
| Mar 12, 9:57 PM CDT | SNOW 4 | 1 N Hansell, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 9:59 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Waverly, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 10:03 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | Clear Lake, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 10:42 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 1 Ne Waterloo, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 10:46 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | Mason City, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 10:48 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 3 Se Cedar Falls, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 11:00 PM CDT | SNOW 7 | Plainfield, IA | . |
| Mar 12, 11:48 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Bancroft, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 1:00 AM CDT | SNOW 8.8 | Waterloo Regional Airpo, IA | STORM TOTAL SNOW THUS FAR. |
| Mar 13, 4:30 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | Wellsburg, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 13, 5:03 AM CDT | SNOW 8 | 1 N Clear Lake, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 13, 7:02 AM CDT | SNOW 8 | Northwood, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 13, 7:05 AM CDT | SNOW 8.2 | 2 Ssw Evansdale, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 13, 7:11 AM CDT | SNOW 7.6 | Tripoli, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 7:13 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | 2 Sse Gilbertville, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 7:17 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | 2 Nne Forest City, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 7:17 AM CDT | SNOW 7.4 | Clarksville, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 13, 7:21 AM CDT | SNOW 10.4 | 2 Se Waterloo Regional, IA | 0.63 LIQUID WATER EQUIVALENT. . |
| Mar 13, 7:41 AM CDT | SNOW 6.5 | 4 Wnw Swea City, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 7:51 AM CDT | SNOW 8 | 1 E Mason City, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 8:13 AM CDT | SNOW 13 | Ringsted, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 8:15 AM CDT | SNOW 7.5 | Mason City, IA | REPORT COURTESY OF WEATHER NATION. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 13, 8:16 AM CDT | SNOW 4.5 | 1 W Conrad, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 8:30 AM CDT | SNOW 7 | 1 S Clarion, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 8:34 AM CDT | SNOW 9 | 1 Sse Cedar Falls, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 8:35 AM CDT | SNOW 6.9 | 1 Se Algona, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 8:46 AM CDT | SNOW 9 | Readlyn, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 8:56 AM CDT | SNOW 5 | Kanawha, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 9:00 AM CDT | SNOW 10.6 | Hansell, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 13, 9:09 AM CDT | SNOW 8 | Hampton, IA | . |
| Mar 13, 9:16 AM CDT | SNOW 10 | Plainfield, IA | . |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 212 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2389 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -9 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 85 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
747 WWUS43 KDMX 120908 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 408 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...Winter Storm this Afternoon into Monday Morning... .Snow will spread across the area mainly this afternoon, and persist through the night, before tapering off by early Monday afternoon. Moderate to heavy accumulations are expected. A push of higher snowfall rates with moderate to even heavy snow can be expected from mid afternoon through the evening hours. Lighter snow will then persist through the remainder of the night into early Monday. IAZ004>007-015>017-121800- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.170312T2100Z-170314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0002.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, and Clear Lake 408 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will begin this afternoon, and will be heavy at times through the evening hours before diminishing in intensity the remainder of the night into early Monday morning. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph this afternoon and evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit late tonight into Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling, possibly to less than half a mile during periods of heavier snowfall. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ025>028-121800- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.170312T2100Z-170314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0002.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 408 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will begin late this afternoon, and will be heavy at times through the night before diminishing in intensity early Monday morning. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 8 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit late tonight into Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling, possibly to less than half a mile during periods of heavier snowfall. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ024-121800- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.170312T2100Z-170314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/ Humboldt- Including the city of Humboldt 408 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will begin this afternoon and continue into Monday morning. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 to 7 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling, possibly to less than a mile in the snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ036>039-049-050-121800- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.170312T2100Z-170314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook 408 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will begin late this afternoon and continue into Monday. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 7 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling, possibly to less than a mile in the snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ023-033>035-046-121800- /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/ Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Greene- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Jefferson 408 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. * TIMING...Snow will begin this afternoon and continue into Monday. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 7 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling, possibly to less than a mile in the snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ047-048-061-062-121800- /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Boone-Story-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Boone, Ames, Newton, and Grinnell 408 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. * TIMING...Snow will begin late this afternoon and continue into Monday. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling, possibly to less than a mile in the snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ MJB
10 follow-up statements
824 WWUS43 KDMX 121752 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1252 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...Winter Storm this Afternoon into Monday Morning... .Snow will spread across the area this afternoon, and persist through the night, before tapering off by midday Monday. Moderate to heavy accumulations are expected. A push of higher snowfall rates with moderate to even heavy snow can be expected from mid afternoon through the evening hours. Lighter snow will then persist through the remainder of the night into early Monday. IAZ004>007-015>017-130200- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, and Clear Lake 1252 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Snow will spread across the area this afternoon, and will be heavy at times through the evening hours with lighter snows continuing overnight into Monday morning. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph this afternoon and evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit late tonight into Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced below one mile as snow is falling and less than one quarter of a mile at times during periods of heavier snowfall. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ025>028-130200- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 1252 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Snow will begin later this afternoon, and will be heavy at times through the evening with lighter snowfall rates overnight into Monday morning. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 8 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit late tonight into Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced below one mile as snow is falling with visibilities below one quarter mile from time to time this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ023-024-033>035-046-130200- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/ Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Greene- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Jefferson 1252 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Snow will spread across the area this afternoon and continue into Monday morning. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 to 7 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling, possibly to less than a mile in the snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ036>039-047>050-061-062-130200- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama- Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 1252 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Snow will begin late this afternoon and continue into Monday. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 7 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling, possibly to less than a mile in the snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
100 WWUS43 KDMX 122022 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...Winter Storm tonight into Monday morning... .Snow is expected across the area tonight before tapering off by midday Monday. Moderate to heavy accumulations are expected. A push of higher snowfall rates with heavy snow is expected into the early evening hours in the warning area. Lighter snow will then persist through the remainder of the night into early Monday. IAZ024-130430- /O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Humboldt- Including the city of Humboldt 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect until 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * Short Term Trends...Snow will continue into the early evening and will be heavy at times. Expect poor visibility and snowfall rates of up to an inch or two per hour through sunset. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 8 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow ends. Visibility below one mile will be common with visibilities of below one quarter of a mile, especially into this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and poor visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ IAZ039-130430- /O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.WS.W.0002.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Black Hawk- Including the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect until 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * Short Term Trends...Snow will spread across the area late this afternoon and be moderate to heavy early this evening. Expect visibilities to be poor during the evening with snowfall rates of up to an inch or two per hour. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 8 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow ends. Visibility below one mile will be common with visibilities of below one quarter of a mile, especially into this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and poor visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-130430- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, and Clear Lake 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Moderate to heavy snow is expected into the early evening hours. Expect snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times along with visibilities of one quarter of a mile or below from time to time. Travel conditions will deteriorate rapidly. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...7 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph this afternoon and evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit late tonight into Monday as the snow ends. Visibility will be reduced below one mile as snow is falling and less than one quarter of a mile at times during periods of heavier snowfall. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ025>028-130430- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Snow will intensify into this evening with snowfall rates up to an inch or two per hour. Visibilities will be below one mile with visibilities below one quarter of a mile from time to time. Travel conditions will deteriorate rapidly. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph this afternoon and evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit late tonight into Monday as the snow ends. Visibility will be reduced below one mile as snow is falling and less than one quarter of a mile at times during periods of heavier snowfall. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ059-060-074-075-086-130430- /O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Dallas-Polk-Marion-Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 1 PM CDT Monday. * Short Term Trends...Snow will intensify into evening across the area. This will lower visibilities during the evening will travel becoming hazardous with time. Strong southeast winds will also produce some blowing snow. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 4 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling to below a mile at below one half mile from time to time. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ045-130430- /O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Carroll- Including the city of Carroll 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 1 PM CDT Monday. * Short Term Trends...Snow will intensify into evening across the area. This will lower visibilities during the evening will travel becoming hazardous with time. Strong southeast winds will also produce some blowing snow. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 4 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling to below a mile at below one half mile from time to time. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ023-033>035-046-130430- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Greene- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Jefferson 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Snow will continue to intensify this evening with moderate to brief periods of heavier snow. Visibilities below one mile will be common and may dip briefly below one quarter mile in heavier snow. Travel will become hazardous as the evening progresses. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling to below a mile at below one half mile from time to time. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ036>038-047>050-061-062-130430- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/ Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Snow will continue to intensify this evening with moderate to brief periods of heavier snow. Visibilities below one mile will be common and may dip briefly below one quarter mile in heavier snow. Travel will become hazardous as the evening progresses. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling to below a mile at below one half mile from time to time. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
538 WWUS43 KDMX 130023 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 723 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...Winter Storm tonight into Monday morning... .Periods of snow will occur across the area tonight before tapering off by midday Monday. Moderate to heavy accumulations are expected. A push of higher snowfall rates with heavy snow is expected into the early evening hours in the warning area. Lighter snow will then persist through the remainder of the night into early Monday. IAZ004>007-015>017-024>028-039-130830- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 723 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...A band of heavier snowfall rates is moving through the Waverly, Waterloo and Hampton areas currently light to moderate snow to the northwest into north central Iowa. The heavier band will move east by 9 pm. Expect light to moderate snow to then persist through the remainder of the night. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit late tonight into Monday as the snow ends. Visibility will be reduced below one mile as snow is falling and less than one quarter of a mile at times during periods of heavier snowfall. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ023-033>038-045>050-059>062-074-075-086-130830- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Carroll- Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Marion-Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 723 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Periods of light to moderate will continue to expand into the area this event and will persist through the overnight into early Monday morning. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling to below a mile at below one half mile from time to time. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
865 WWUS43 KDMX 130248 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 948 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...Winter Storm tonight into Monday morning... .Periods of snow will continue across the area tonight before tapering off Monday morning. Moderate to heavy accumulations are expected over north central Iowa with lighter amounts south. Snowfall rates will gradually diminish over the warning area overnight. Lighter snow will then persist into early Monday. IAZ038-131100- /O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Grundy- Including the cities of Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, and Wellsburg 948 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow, which is in effect until 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * Short Term Trends...Moderate to heavy snow has been moving across the area this evening. Snowfall rates will gradually diminish after 11 pm though light snow will likely continue through the remainder of the night. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches with the heaviest over the northeast portion of the county. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling to below a mile at below one half mile from time to time. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-024>028-039-131100- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 948 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Moderate to heavy snow has been moving across the area this evening with some areas having received 6 to 7 inches of snow already. Snowfall rates will gradually diminish after 11 pm though light snow will likely continue through the remainder of the night. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit late tonight into Monday as the snow ends. Visibility will be reduced below one mile as snow is falling and less than one quarter of a mile at times during periods of heavier snowfall. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ023-033>037-045>050-059>062-074-075-086-131100- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Carroll-Greene- Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion- Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 948 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Periods of light to moderate will continue to expand into central Iowa overnight including the Des Moines metro area. The precipitation will persist much of the night into early Monday morning. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph through this evening, shifting to the north and increasing a bit Monday as the snow is ending. Visibility will be reduced as snow is falling to below a mile at below one half mile from time to time. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
344 WWUS43 KDMX 130450 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1150 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...Winter Storm tonight into Monday morning... .Periods of light to moderate snow will continue across the area tonight before tapering off early Monday morning. Moderate to heavy accumulations have already occurred over north central Iowa with lighter amounts south. Snowfall rates will gradually diminish over the warning area overnight. IAZ004>007-015>017-024>028-038-039-131300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 1150 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Snowfall rates continue to diminish. Additional snowfall amounts will generally be 2 inches or less. Expect little to no additional accumulations after 7 am. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ023-033>037-045>050-059>062-074-075-086-131300- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Carroll-Greene- Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion- Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 1150 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * Short Term Trends...Periods of light to moderate will continue to overnight including the Des Moines metro area. The precipitation will persist much of the night into early Monday morning. Additional snowfall amounts will be in the 1 to 3 inch range * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
749 WWUS43 KDMX 130903 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 403 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...Winter Storm Continues this Morning... .Periods of light to moderate snow will continue across the area before tapering off through the morning hours. Moderate to heavy accumulations have already occurred over north central Iowa with lighter amounts south. Snowfall rates will gradually diminish through sunrise. IAZ006-007-016-017-025-026-131500- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin- Including the cities of Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, and Hampton 403 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * Short Term Trends...Snowfall rates continue to diminish. Additional snowfall amounts will generally be an inch or less. Expect little to no additional accumulations after 7 am. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeasterly to northerly winds at 10 to 20 mph with some gustiness. Visibilities will be reduced to 1 to 3 miles with the falling snow, with little restriction due to blowing snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ004-005-015-024-131200- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Humboldt- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, and Humboldt 403 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * Short Term Trends...Snowfall rates continue to diminish. Additional snowfall amounts will generally be less than an inch through 7 am. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeasterly to northerly winds at 10 to 20 mph with some gustiness. Visibilities will be reduced to 1 to 3 miles with the falling snow, with little restriction due to blowing snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-131715- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 403 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Short Term Trends...Snowfall rates continue to diminish. Additional snowfall amounts will generally be 2 inches or less. Expect little to no additional accumulations after 9 am. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ035>037-045>048-059-060-131500- /O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Dallas-Polk- Including the cities of Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Perry, Waukee, Adel, and Des Moines 403 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * Short Term Trends...Periods of light to moderate snow will continue early this morning including the Des Moines metro area. The snow is expected to taper off this morning. Additional snowfall amounts will be in the 1 to 2 inch range through 10 am. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ023-033-034-131200- /O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 403 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * Short Term Trends...Light snow will diminish toward sunrise. Additional snowfall amounts will be less than an inch through sunrise. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind. Visibilities may be reduced to 2 to 3 miles with the falling snow at times. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ049-050-061-062-074-075-086-131715- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 403 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Short Term Trends...Periods of light to moderate will continue early this morning, before snowfall rates diminish through the morning hours. Additional snowfall amounts will be in the 1 to 2 inch range * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ MJB
224 WWUS43 KDMX 131205 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 705 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...Winter Storm Winding Down this Morning... .Periods of light to moderate snow will begin to taper off from northwest to southeast across the area this morning. IAZ006-007-016-017-025-131315- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright- Including the cities of Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, and Belmond 705 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Accumulating snowfall has ended across the area, thus the warning was cancelled. Some intermittent light snow may occur through the morning hours, with no additional accumulations expected. Roads may still be slick in spots through the morning commute. $$ IAZ004-005-015-024-131315- /O.EXP.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Humboldt- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, and Humboldt 705 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Accumulating snowfall has ended across the area, thus the warning was allowed to expire. Some intermittent light snow may occur through the morning hours, with no additional accumulations expected. Roads may still be slick in spots through the morning commute. $$ IAZ023-033-034-131315- /O.EXP.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 705 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Accumulating snowfall has ended across the area, thus the advisory was allowed to expire. Some intermittent light snow may occur through the morning hours, with no additional accumulations expected. Roads may still be slick in spots through the morning commute. $$ IAZ026-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Franklin- Including the city of Hampton 705 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * Short Term Trends...Snow will taper off over the next few hours with little or no additional accumulation expected. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeasterly to northerly winds at 10 to 20 mph with some gustiness. Visibilities will be reduced to 1 to 3 miles with the falling snow, with little restriction due to blowing snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-131800- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 705 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Short Term Trends...Snowfall rates will diminish through the morning hours. Additional snowfall amounts will generally be less than an inch. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ035>037-045>048-059-060-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Dallas-Polk- Including the cities of Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Perry, Waukee, Adel, and Des Moines 705 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * Short Term Trends...Snow will diminish through the morning hours. Accumulations of half an inch or less can still be expected. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ049-050-061-062-074-075-086-131800- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 705 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Short Term Trends...Snow will diminish toward late morning. Accumulations of an inch or less can be expected through the next few hours. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
295 WWUS43 KDMX 131346 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 846 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...Winter Storm Winding Down this Morning... .Periods of light to moderate snow will begin to taper off from northwest to southeast across the area this morning. IAZ035-036-045>047-059-131500- /O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Webster-Hamilton-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Dallas- Including the cities of Fort Dodge, Webster City, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Perry, Waukee, and Adel 846 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Conditions will continue to improve as the morning progresses, therefore the advisory has been cancelled. Some light snow or flurries remain possible but little if any accumulation will occur. $$ IAZ026-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Franklin- Including the city of Hampton 846 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * Short Term Trends...Snow will taper off over the next few hours with little or no additional accumulation expected. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeasterly to northerly winds at 10 to 20 mph with some gustiness. Visibilities will be reduced to 1 to 3 miles with the falling snow, with little restriction due to blowing snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-131800- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 846 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Short Term Trends...Snowfall rates will diminish through the morning hours. Additional snowfall amounts will generally be less than an inch. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ037-048-060-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Hardin-Story-Polk- Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Ames, and Des Moines 846 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * Short Term Trends...Snow will diminish through the morning hours. Accumulations of half an inch or less can still be expected. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ049-050-061-062-074-075-086-131800- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 846 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Short Term Trends...Snow will diminish toward late morning. Accumulations of an inch or less can be expected through the next few hours. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
266 WWUS43 KDMX 131435 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 935 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...Winter Storm Winding Down this Morning... .Periods of light to moderate snow will begin to taper off from northwest to southeast across the area this morning. IAZ026-131545- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Franklin- Including the city of Hampton 935 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Heavier snowfall has ended, however some lighter snow or flurries may persist into afternoon with little additional accumulation. $$ IAZ027-038-131545- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Butler-Grundy- Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, and Wellsburg 935 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Heavier snowfall has ended, however some lighter snow or flurries may persist into afternoon with little additional accumulation. $$ IAZ037-048-060-131545- /O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/ Hardin-Story-Polk- Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Ames, and Des Moines 935 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Heavier snowfall has ended, however some lighter snow or flurries may persist into afternoon with little additional accumulation. $$ IAZ049-061-074-131545- /O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Marshall-Jasper-Marion- Including the cities of Marshalltown, Newton, Pella, and Knoxville 935 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Heavier snowfall has ended, however some lighter snow or flurries may persist into afternoon with little additional accumulation. $$ IAZ028-039-131800- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Bremer-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Waverly, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 935 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Short Term Trends...Snowfall rates will diminish through the morning hours. Additional snowfall amounts will generally be less than an inch. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel hazardous. Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ050-062-075-086-131800- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Grinnell, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 935 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Short Term Trends...Snow will diminish toward late morning. Accumulations of an inch or less can be expected through the next few hours. * STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds will become north at 10 to 20 mph. Little to no visibility restrictions will occur due to the wind though may be reduced to less than one mile in falling snow. * IMPACTS...Travel with caution due to snow covered/icy roads and periods of reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
818 WWUS43 KDMX 131558 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1058 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...Snow Ending and Conditions Improving... .A lingering light band of snow will quickly exit southern Iowa by midday today. Little or no additional snow is anticipated with this band and visibility remains at or above 3 miles. IAZ028-039-131700- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Bremer-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Waverly, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 1058 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. The snow has ended and no additional snow is expected today other than a few flurries. $$ IAZ050-062-075-086-131700- /O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/ Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Wapello- Including the cities of Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Grinnell, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa 1058 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Lingering light snow is likely to taper off over southern Iowa before noon. Little or no additional snow accumulation is anticipated with this snow band and visibility remains at or above 3 miles in the falling snow. $$ Podrazik
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Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 4:08 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | DMX | Black Hawk, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Dallas, Greene and 16 more | 31 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.