Alert archive / Iowa / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this blizzard warning at Jan 21, 2018, 4:47 AM CST for 7 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Jan 22, 2018, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 24 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
- Jan 21, 2018, 4:47 AM CST (10:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 22, 2018, 3:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 23, 2018, 12:00 AM CST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
Counties Crawford County, IA, Emmet County, IA, Kossuth County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Pocahontas County, IA, Sac County, IA, Winnebago County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 9:35 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Estherville, IA | COUNTY EM REPORTED 6 INCHES OF SNOW, AND CONTINUING TO FALL. |
| Jan 22, 10:41 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Deloit, IA | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Estherville, IA | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 11:22 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Algona, IA | 2.5 INCHES - SO FAR. ROADS EXTREMELY SLICK ACROSS THE REGION. TRAVEL NOT ADVISED. |
| Jan 22, 2:37 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Early, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 2:38 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 4 Nw Wall Lake, IA | 3 FOOT DRIFTS AT PRESENT LOCATION IN SOME DITCHES. NUMEROUS BOX TRAILER SEMIS IN DITCHES EARLIER ALONG HIGHWAY 39 NORTH OF DENSION. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 2:48 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Schaller, IA | GLAZE OF ICE BENEATH THE SNOW. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 2:49 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Schaller, IA | GLAZE OF SLEET/FREEZING RAIN BENEATH THE SNOW. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 2:50 PM CST | SNOW 1.8 | Sac City, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 3:15 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Algona, IA | |
| Jan 22, 3:20 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Laurens, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 3:54 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Estherville, IA | |
| Jan 22, 3:55 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Emmetsburg, IA | VISIBILITY HAS BEEN NEAR ZERO TO ZERO MUCH OF THE DAY ACROSS THE COUNTY AS VIEWED ON IOWA DOT PLOW CAMS. |
| Jan 22, 3:55 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Estherville, IA | VISIBILITY HAS BEEN NEAR ZERO TO ZERO MUCH OF THE DAY ACROSS THE COUNTY AS VIEWED ON IOWA DOT PLOW CAMS. |
| Jan 22, 3:56 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Algona, IA | VISIBILITY HAS BEEN NEAR ZERO TO ZERO MUCH OF THE DAY ACROSS THE COUNTY AS VIEWED ON IOWA DOT PLOW CAMS. |
| Jan 22, 3:57 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Nne Early, IA | VISIBILITY HAS BEEN NEAR ZERO TO ZERO MUCH OF THE DAY ACROSS THE COUNTY AS VIEWED ON IOWA DOT PLOW CAMS. |
| Jan 22, 4:00 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Ruthven, IA | DELAYED REPORT. VIA KICD RADIO. |
| Jan 22, 4:01 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Wnw Laurens, IA | VISIBILITY HAS BEEN NEAR ZERO TO ZERO MUCH OF THE DAY ACROSS THE COUNTY AS VIEWED ON IOWA DOT PLOW CAMS. |
| Jan 22, 4:35 PM CST | SNOW 11 | Estherville, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 22, 4:58 PM CST | SNOW 5 | 3 Nnw Schaller, IA | OVER THE LAST 8 HOURS. |
| Jan 22, 5:01 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 Nnw Schaller, IA | LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE. WHITEOUT. |
| Jan 22, 7:34 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | Rolfe, IA | |
| Jan 22, 7:39 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Thompson, IA | OFFICER ESTIMATES RANGE OF 6 TO 8 INCHES IN THOMPSON. |
| Jan 22, 7:41 PM CST | SNOW 1 | Denison, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 00:00Z, 10.8 hours before the alert went out and 225 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
- 1484 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 235 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
336 WWUS43 KDMX 211047 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 447 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...Blizzard conditions to Impact Portions of Iowa Tonight Through Monday Night... .A winter storm will churn towards Iowa, arriving early tonight. Wintry precipitation will fall in the form of ice before changing to snow late tonight. Additionally, strong winds will arrive tonight, serving as a catalyst for hazardous impacts as blizzard and winter storm conditions affect portions of Iowa. IAZ044-211200- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.A.0002.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ Crawford- Including the city of Denison 447 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... At this time, it appears the most hazardous wintry weather will be north and west of Crawford county. However, several inches of snow is possible, along with gusty winds. Further headlines may still be necessary in Crawford county, and may be issued this afternoon. $$ IAZ004-005-015-212315- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.W.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, and Emmetsburg 447 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Tree branches and limbs could fall as well...possibly impacting power lines. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches towards Estherville, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north-central to northwestern Iowa. * WHEN...9 PM today to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph may cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ006-023-033-212315- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0002.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ Winnebago-Pocahontas-Sac- Including the cities of Forest City, Lake Mills, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, and Early 447 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with higher localized amounts, are expected. This may down smaller tree branches. * WHERE...North-central to northwestern Iowa. * WHEN...Midnight to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph may cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-212315- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0002.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0003.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 447 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern to northwestern Iowa. * WHEN...Midnight to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may be less than 1 mile during periods of heavier snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines Kotenberg
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312 WWUS43 KDMX 212035 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 235 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...Blizzard conditions Monday over West Central to North Central Iowa... .A strong winter storm looks to enter Iowa late tonight and provide a wintry mix at times over portions of western to northern Iowa early Monday morning. The transition to all snow looks to be around sunrise or shortly after Monday morning over the Blizzard Warning location. This transition is expected to coincide with the strongest winds and lead to blizzard conditions throughout the day Monday into Monday evening. The southeast edge of the heaviest snow band will see a wintry mix at times during the day Monday. IAZ044-220445- /O.EXB.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Crawford- Including the city of Denison 235 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during both the morning and evening commutes on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well and potentially affecting powerlines. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Crawford County. * WHEN...3 AM Monday to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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. $$ IAZ004>006-015-023-033-220445- /O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, and Early 235 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the both the morning and evening commutes on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well and potentially affecting powerlines. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to around a foot possible. * WHERE...Portions of north-central to northwestern Iowa. * WHEN...3 AM Monday to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-220445- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0003.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 235 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during both the morning and evening commutes on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. A sharp edge of higher snow amounts will be in northwest portions of each county in the Winter Storm Warning. * WHERE...Portions of northern to northwestern Iowa. * WHEN...3 AM Monday to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ017-025-035-045-046-057-220445- /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Webster-Carroll-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, and Exira 235 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central Iowa. * WHEN...3 AM Monday to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Podrazik For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
292 WWUS43 KDMX 220334 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 934 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...Blizzard conditions Monday over West Central to North Central Iowa... .A strong winter storm looks to enter Iowa late tonight and provide a wintry mix at times over portions of western to northern Iowa early Monday morning. The transition to all snow looks to be around sunrise or shortly after Monday morning over the Blizzard Warning location. This transition is expected to coincide with the strongest winds and lead to blizzard conditions throughout the day Monday into Monday evening. The southeast edge of the heaviest snow band will see a wintry mix at times during the day Monday. IAZ004>006-015-023-033-044-221145- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Crawford- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, and Denison 934 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Crawford County. * WHEN...3 AM Monday to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-221145- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0003.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 934 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern to northwestern Iowa. * WHEN...3 AM Monday to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ017-025-035-045-046-057-221145- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Webster-Carroll-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, and Exira 934 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central Iowa. * WHEN...3 AM Monday to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ FAB For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
331 WWUS43 KDMX 221003 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 403 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard conditions Today into this Evening over West Central to North Central Iowa... .A strong winter storm will impact Iowa today into this evening. This system will bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions to portions of north central to west central Iowa. Travel impacts are also expected southeast of the blizzard warning area where the combination of snow, blowing snow and light mixed precipitation will cause travel hazards. IAZ004>006-015-023-033-044-221815- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Crawford- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, and Denison 403 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. Heavier amounts of 9 to 14 inches are possible over portions of Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto counties. with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central to west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-221815- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 403 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A period of mixed winter precipitation is forecast. Plan on difficult travel conditions. The precipitation will switch over to snow with accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are forecast with the highest amounts over the northwest portions of the counties and lesser amounts southeast. Minor ice accumulations may occur. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ017-025-035-045-046-057-221815- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Webster-Carroll-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, and Exira 403 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A transition by late morning into the afternoon to a combination of snow and mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches are possible with the highest amounts over the northwest portions of the counties and less to the southeast. Minor ice accumulations may occur. * WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
447 WWUS43 KDMX 221206 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 606 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard conditions Today into this Evening over West Central to North Central Iowa... .A strong winter storm will impact Iowa today into this evening. This system will bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions to portions of north central to west central Iowa. Travel impacts are also expected southeast of the blizzard warning area where the combination of snow, blowing snow and light mixed precipitation will cause travel hazards. IAZ004>006-015-023-033-044-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Crawford- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, and Denison 606 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central to west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 606 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong winds are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ017-025-035-045-046-057-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Webster-Carroll-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, and Exira 606 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a few hundredths to around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 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 http://weather.gov/desmoines Kotenberg
285 WWUS43 KDMX 221455 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 855 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard Conditions Through this Evening over West Central to North Central Iowa... .The strong winter storm causing blizzard conditions and wintry precipitation is expected to persist across western to northern Iowa today into this evening. Expect very heavy wet snow, blustery northwest winds, and whiteout conditions at times over the warned area. Travel impacts to the locations southeast of the blizzard warning area are likely due to the combination of snow, blowing snow and mixed wintry precipitation. IAZ004>006-015-023-033-044-222300- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Crawford- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, and Denison 855 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard. Very heavy wet snow and substantial blowing snow causing whiteout conditions at times. Travel is very dangerous to impossible through this evening. Tree branches and powerlines may fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central to west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-222300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 855 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation at times this morning before changing over to all snow by around midday. Plan on difficult travel conditions throughout the day today into this evening. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. Substantial blowing snow and reduced visibility is forecast this afternoon and tonight. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong winds are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ017-025-035-045-046-057-222300- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Webster-Carroll-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, and Exira 855 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation will continue throughout the day before transitioning to all snow late this afternoon. The ice and snow is expected to cause difficult travel. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches and ice accumulations of a few hundredths to around one tenth are expected by this evening. Once the precipitation transitions to all snow late this afternoon, significant blowing snow is likely at times. * WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
254 WWUS43 KDMX 221829 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1229 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard to Continue into this Evening over West Central to North Central Iowa... .Blizzard conditions and wintry precipitation is expected to persist across western to northern Iowa through the afternoon and into the evening. Expect very heavy wet snow, blustery northwest winds, and whiteout conditions at times over the warned area. A brief break in the wintry precipitation is expected southeast of the Blizzard Warning until the band moves back into the area later this afternoon. IAZ004>006-015-023-033-044-230230- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Crawford- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, and Denison 1229 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions are occurring. Travel is very dangerous to impossible with the widespread whiteout conditions and snow covered roads. Tree branches and powerlines could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected with locally higher amounts from Emmetsburg to Estherville area. * WHERE...Portions of north central to west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-230230- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 1229 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches and powerlines could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong winds are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ017-025-035-045-046-057-230230- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Webster-Carroll-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, and Exira 1229 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Podrazik For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
570 WWUS43 KDMX 222150 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 350 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Blizzard to Continue into this Evening over West Central to North Central Iowa... .Blizzard conditions are expected to persist across western to northern Iowa into the evening. Expect moderate to heavy snow, blustery northwest winds, and whiteout conditions at times over the warned area. Further south and east, light to locally moderate snow is expected as the heavy band of snow continues to press eastward. Visibility restrictions and slick and snow covered roads are likely at times during the evening commute. IAZ004>006-015-023-033-044-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Crawford- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, and Denison 350 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Tree branches and powerlines could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central to west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 350 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong winds are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ026-036-037-047-048-058>060-070>072-230600- /O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Franklin-Hamilton-Hardin-Boone-Story-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass- Adair-Madison- Including the cities of Hampton, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Boone, Ames, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, and Earlham 350 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A transition of rain and drizzle to a brief wintry mix before switching to all snow is expected during the evening commute. During the changeover from rain to snow, strong winds are expected to develop and are likely to cause visibility restrictions at times. Plan on slippery road conditions. Snow accumulations of up to one inch and very light ice accumulations are expected. * WHERE...Much of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ017-025-035-045-046-057-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Webster-Carroll-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, and Exira 350 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A wintry mix is occurring but is expected to switch to all snow during the evening commute. Strong winds are forecast and will likely cause visibility restrictions at times. Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and very light ice accumulations are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Podrazik For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
930 WWUS43 KDMX 230130 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 730 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Winter Storm Winding Down This Evening... IAZ004>006-015-023-033-044-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Crawford- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, and Denison 730 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring, however some improvement should begin with much lower snow rates and slowly decreasing winds. Travel will be continue to be dangerous this evening. Up to an additional inch of snow is possible this evening. * WHERE...Portions of north central to west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow, mainly in rural areas. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 730 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Light snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. 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. $$ IAZ017-025-026-035>037-045>048-057>060-070>072-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Carroll- Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, and Earlham 730 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring, mixed at times with sleet. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. As temperatures fall below freezing this evening, be prepared for freezing of water on area roads and highways, producing difficult travel. * WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
924 WWUS43 KDMX 230324 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 924 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Winter Storm Winding Down This Evening... IAZ044-230600- /O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Crawford- Including the city of Denison 924 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Light Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations less than one inch expected. * WHERE...West central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ004>006-015-023-033-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, and Early 924 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring, however visibilities are gradually improving. Snow is mainly light with additional accumulations of an inch or less. Travel will continue to be dangerous but should begin to slowly improve as conditions get better. * WHERE...Portions of north central to west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow, mainly in rural areas. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 924 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Light snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, mainly in rural areas. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. 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. $$ IAZ017-025-026-035>037-045>048-057>060-070>072-230600- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Carroll- Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, and Earlham 924 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions as water on roads and highways freeze with temperatures falling below freezing. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and central Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
242 WWUS43 KDMX 230540 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1140 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 IAZ004>006-015-023-033-230645- /O.EXP.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, and Early 1140 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... A few periods of light snow and stronger winds are expected after midnight, however blizzard conditions have subsided. Travel will remain difficult, especially in rural areas with brisk northwest winds continuing to produce at least some minor blowing and drifting snow. $$ IAZ007-016-024-034-230645- /O.EXP.KDMX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Humboldt-Calhoun- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 1140 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... A few periods of light snow and stronger winds are expected after midnight, but with little additional accumulation. Travel will remain difficult, especially in rural areas with brisk northwest winds continuing to produce at least some minor blowing and drifting snow. $$ IAZ017-025-026-035>037-044>048-057>060-070>072-230645- /O.EXP.KDMX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford- Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison- Including the cities of Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, and Earlham 1140 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... Some light snow will persist into the early morning hours, however any additional accumulation will be under an inch. Travel will remain difficult at times, although overall conditions should improve later tonight as winds continue to diminish and snow tapers off. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
The office that day
Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 4:47 AM CST | Winter Storm Warning | DMX | Calhoun, Hancock, Humboldt, Worth | 43 hr |
| Jan 21, 2:35 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | DMX | Adair, Audubon, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Cerro Gordo and 12 more | 33 hr |
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Sources
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.