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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Des Moines, IA

January 12, 201917 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 12, 2019, 4:16 AM CST for 17 counties in Iowa. It was in force for 17 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
Jan 12, 2019, 4:16 AM CST (10:16 UTC)
Expired
Jan 12, 2019, 9:00 PM CST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA

Counties Adair County, IA, Adams County, IA, Appanoose County, IA, Clarke County, IA, Davis County, IA, Decatur County, IA, Lucas County, IA, Madison County, IA, Mahaska County, IA, Marion County, IA, Monroe County, IA, Ringgold County, IA, Taylor County, IA, Union County, IA, Wapello County, IA, Warren County, IA, Wayne County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:16 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 42 Ne Ottumwa, IA
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 Wsw Floris, IA
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 55 Wnw Drakesville, IA
Jan 12, 7:15 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Albia, IAVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 7:17 AM CSTSNOW 4.74 Ne Blakesburg, IA
Jan 12, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 5.12 W Murray, IA
Jan 12, 7:55 AM CSTSNOW 4.62 Wsw Indianola, IA
Jan 12, 8:13 AM CSTSNOW 6Allerton, IA
Jan 12, 8:15 AM CSTSNOW 4.2Lorimor, IASNOW DEPTH 4 INCHES.
Jan 12, 8:15 AM CSTSNOW 5Corning, IA5 INCHES IN LAST 15 HOURS.
Jan 12, 8:18 AM CSTSNOW 5.9Corning, IASNOW DEPTH 6 INCHES.
Jan 12, 8:35 AM CSTSNOW 5.1Murray, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 8:40 AM CSTSNOW 4.82 W Murray, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 8:43 AM CSTSNOW 6Osceola, IA
Jan 12, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.5Winterset, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 9:19 AM CSTSNOW 5.9Albia, IASNOW DEPTH 6 INCHES.
Jan 12, 9:20 AM CSTSNOW 5Pulaski, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 9:20 AM CSTSNOW 61 W New Virginia, IA
Jan 12, 9:23 AM CSTSNOW 6.7Indianola, IASNOW DEPTH 7 INCHES.
Jan 12, 9:24 AM CSTSNOW 5.6Centerville, IA
Jan 12, 9:36 AM CSTSNOW 6.5Melcher-Dallas, IA6 TO 7 INCHES. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 9:40 AM CSTSNOW 5Oskaloosa, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 9:50 AM CSTSNOW 5.61 Ne Rathbun, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 9:56 AM CSTSNOW 6.8Albia, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 5Moravia, IASTILL SNOWING. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 6Winterset, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 10:02 AM CSTSNOW 4Pella, IA
Jan 12, 10:23 AM CSTSNOW 5.6Chariton, IASNOW DEPTH 6 INCHES.
Jan 12, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 5.74 Ne Blakesburg, IASEVERAL CARS OFF ROAD IN DITCHES ALONG HIGHWAY 34. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 10:38 AM CSTSNOW 6.8Bussey, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 10:59 AM CSTSNOW 6.6Milo, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 9Tingley, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 11:13 AM CSTSNOW 10Bedford, IA
Jan 12, 11:15 AM CSTSNOW 5Bloomfield, IA
Jan 12, 11:15 AM CSTSNOW 127 S Corning, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. LOCATION ESTIMATED.
Jan 12, 11:16 AM CSTSNOW 5Knoxville, IA
Jan 12, 11:30 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 Nnw Knoxville, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 11:30 AM CSTSNOW 6.5Eldon, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 6Ottumwa, IA
Jan 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.5Pella, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.9Chariton, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 8.1Bussey, IAUPDATED TOTAL FROM THIS MORNING. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 12:28 PM CSTSNOW 7Chariton, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 12:36 PM CSTSNOW 71 W Indianola, IA
Jan 12, 1:04 PM CSTSNOW 6Ottumwa, IA
Jan 12, 1:15 PM CSTSNOW 9.3Albia, IAUPDATE FROM PREVIOUS TOTAL. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 1:35 PM CSTSNOW 7.5Eldon, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 1:40 PM CSTSNOW 6.9Humeston, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 1:41 PM CSTSNOW 8.51 W New Virginia, IA
Jan 12, 2:00 PM CSTSNOW 10Bussey, IAADDED ALMOST 2 INCHES SINCE PREVIOUS REPORT AT NOON. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 2:25 PM CSTSNOW 7.5Leon, IA7-8 INCHES SO FAR.
Jan 12, 2:30 PM CSTSNOW 14.53 Sw Udell, IA
Jan 12, 3:02 PM CSTSNOW 9.5Mount Ayr, IA
Jan 12, 3:20 PM CSTSNOW 7.5Corning, IA
Jan 12, 3:46 PM CSTSNOW 8Centerville, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 4:00 PM CSTSNOW 11Bussey, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 4:31 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 82 Nnw Centerville, IA
Jan 12, 5:00 PM CSTSNOW 8Pella, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 12, 5:22 PM CSTSNOW 5.51 Nnw Knoxville, IA
Jan 12, 5:49 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 10Albia, IAREPORT 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, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 238 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Omaha, NE at 00:00Z on 2019-01-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Omaha, NE at 00:00Z on 2019-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -1 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer CIN
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Mixed-layer LCL
1025 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

180 
WWUS43 KDMX 121016
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
416 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Light to Moderate Snow Continues Over Central to Southern Iowa...

.Light to moderate snow is falling over central and southern Iowa 
early this Saturday morning. This snow will continue through midday 
across these areas and then taper off from northwest to southeast 
later this afternoon into this evening. The highest snow amounts 
will be near the Iowa-Missouri border. A compact snow gradient will 
also occur on the northern edge of the snowfall as well.

IAZ096-097-121830-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0001.190112T1016Z-190113T0300Z/
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville and Bloomfield
416 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Davis and Appanoose Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be difficult
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ070>075-081>086-092>095-121830-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-
Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Including the cities of Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, 
Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton,
Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston
416 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be difficult
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

IAZ047>050-057>062-121830-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, 
Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, 
and Grinnell
416 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be difficult
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/desmoines

Ansorge
7 follow-up statements
690 
WWUS43 KDMX 121321
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
721 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Light to Moderate Snow Continues Over Central to Southern
Iowa...

.Light to moderate snow will continue through midday across these
areas and then taper off from northwest to southeast later this 
afternoon into this evening. The highest snow amounts will be near
the Iowa-Missouri border. A compact snow gradient will also occur
on the northern edge of the snowfall as well.

IAZ096-097-122130-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0300Z/
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville and Bloomfield
721 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Davis and Appanoose Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ070>075-081>086-092>095-122130-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-
Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Including the cities of Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, 
Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton,
Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston
721 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

IAZ047>050-057>062-122130-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, 
Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, 
and Grinnell
721 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/desmoines
827 
WWUS43 KDMX 121452
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
852 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Light to Moderate Snow Continues Over Central to Southern
Iowa Today...

.Light to moderate snow will continue through midday across
central and south central Iowa into the early afternoon before
gradually diminishing into this evening. The highest snow amounts
will be near the Iowa-Missouri border. A compact snow gradient 
will also occur on the northern edge of the snowfall.

IAZ081>086-092>095-122300-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Wayne-
Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, 
Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston
852 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches with total accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ096-097-122300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0300Z/
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville and Bloomfield
852 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches with total accumulations of 6 to 11 inches.

* WHERE...Davis and Appanoose Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ070>075-122300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, 
Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, and Oskaloosa
852 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with
  total accumulations 3 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Southern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

IAZ047>050-057>062-122300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, 
Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, 
and Grinnell
852 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with
  total accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/desmoines
894 
WWUS43 KDMX 121549
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
949 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Light to Moderate Snow Continues Over Central to Southern Iowa
Today...

.Light to moderate snow will continue through midday across
central and south central Iowa into the early afternoon before
gradually diminishing into this evening. The highest snow amounts
will be near the Iowa-Missouri border. A compact snow gradient
will also occur on the northern edge of the snowfall.

IAZ071>075-130000-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, 
Knoxville, and Oskaloosa
949 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4
  inches with total accumulations of 5 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ081>086-092>095-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Wayne-
Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, 
Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston
949 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches with total accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ096-097-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0300Z/
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville and Bloomfield
949 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches with total accumulations of 6 to 11 inches.

* WHERE...Davis and Appanoose Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ047>050-057>062-070-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-
Including the cities of Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, 
Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell,
and Atlantic
949 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with
  total accumulations of 2 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/desmoines
211 
WWUS43 KDMX 122010
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
210 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Light to Moderate Snow Will Gradually Diminish This Afternoon...

.Light to moderate snow will gradually diminish across central 
and south central Iowa this afternoon. The highest snow amounts 
will be south of Interstate 80. 

IAZ071>075-081>086-092>095-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-
Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, 
Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia,
Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, 
Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston
210 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 42
  inches with total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ096-097-130300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0300Z/
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville and Bloomfield
210 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches with total accumulations of 6 to 11 inches.

* WHERE...Davis and Appanoose Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ047>050-057>062-070-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-
Including the cities of Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, 
Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell,
and Atlantic
210 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches with 
  total accumulations of 2 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/desmoines
399 
WWUS43 KDMX 122211
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
411 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Light to Moderate Snow Will Gradually Diminish Late This
Afternoon...

.Light to moderate snow will gradually diminish across central
and south central Iowa late this afternoon. The highest snow 
amounts will be south of Interstate 80.

IAZ071>075-081>086-092>095-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-
Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, 
Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia,
Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, 
Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston
411 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  inches with total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ096-097-130300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0300Z/
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville and Bloomfield
411 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches with total accumulations of 6 to 12 with locally higher 
  amounts.

* WHERE...Davis and Appanoose Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ047>050-057>062-070-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-
Including the cities of Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, 
Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell,
and Atlantic
411 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches 
  with total accumulations of 2 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road 
  conditions to continue through today. Travel could be 
  difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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 or visiting ia511.org

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/desmoines

BSS
498 
WWUS43 KDMX 130001
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
601 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Light to Moderate Snow Will Gradually Diminish Early This
Evening...

.Light snow will gradually diminish across central and south 
central Iowa early this evening.

IAZ071>075-081>086-092>095-130115-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-
Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, 
Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia,
Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, 
Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston
601 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Light snow and flurries will gradually diminish early this evening
with little in the way of additional accumulations anticipated.
Thus the Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire.

Roads may remain partially to completely snow covered in spots
however so motorists are advised to slow down and allow for extra
travel time.

$$

IAZ047>050-057>062-070-130115-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0000Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-
Including the cities of Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, 
Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell,
and Atlantic
601 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Light snow and flurries will gradually diminish early this evening
with little in the way of additional accumulations anticipated.
Thus the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire.

Roads may remain partially to completely snow covered in spots 
however so motorists are advised to slow down and allow for extra 
travel time.

$$

IAZ096-097-130300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0300Z/
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville and Bloomfield
601 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or
  less with total accumulations of 6 to 12 and locally higher 
  amounts.

* WHERE...Davis and Appanoose Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road
  conditions to continue this evening. Travel could be difficult 
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/desmoines

BSS
383 
WWUS43 KDMX 130256
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
856 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Light Snow Ending...

IAZ096-097-130400-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190113T0300Z/
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville and Bloomfield
856 PM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Any remaining light snow and flurries were diminishing across
central Iowa with no additional accumulations anticipated. Thus
the Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire.

Some roads remain partially to completely covered in snow however.
Motorists are encouraged to slow down and allow for extra travel
time. Tow bans remain in effect for Davis County, as well as
counties to the north and east.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/desmoines

BSS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Des Moines, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 12, 3:43 AM CST, 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 3:43 AM CST, 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
343 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

.DISCUSSION.../Today through Friday/
Issued at 343 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

Mid-level closed low and associated PV anomaly is pushing through
southern Kansas early this morning as viewed on GOES-16 clean IR
imagery. This will continue to move east-northeastward through
central Missouri into the Ohio Valley by later Saturday night and
will be the overall most impactful system in the next 7 days. KDMX
radar continues to show light to pockets of moderate snow
primarily from the I-80 counties southward across central Iowa
early this morning. Radar trends recently have shown several areas
along the northern edge of the snow that have pushed a bit
northward into the Highway 30 counties. However, these are
beginning to translate more westward instead of northward. Surface
observations show an east-northeast to northeast wind bringing in
lower dewpoint air and thus drying out the low levels. Thus, the
battle for snow and dry air will continue on the north edge
today. Much of the Iowa DOT plow activity is south of Highway 30
at this time. However, patchy freezing drizzle is likely the cause
of an accident and IDOT activity up near Mason City early this
morning and have freezing drizzle there.

Currently, much of the frontogenesis is not in the low levels, but
more centered around 550mb over southern Iowa to 400mb over central
Iowa. This does not look to change much with any appreciable forcing
in the mid-levels today. Q-vector analysis in the 700-500mb layer
shows moderate convergence over southern into eastern Iowa by 12z
sliding out of central Iowa this evening. With Q-vector
convergence in the 850-700mb layer over the far southeast part of
the forecast area as well, this is where snow totals will be the
highest. Farther northwest in the 850-700mb layer Q-vector
analysis, there is more subsidence in this layer, which will aid
in limiting snow totals. Therefore, the northern edge of PoPs were
trimmed back southward to tighten up the gradient of snow/no
snow. In addition, QPF was lowered with total snow amounts 0.5 to
1 inch lower near and north of Highway 30. This may need to be
further tightened up if further northward expansion of the snow
does not occur today. Farther south, forecast QPF was fairly good
in the metro through 06z, but Lamoni had received 0.31 inches of
liquid by 6z Saturday. They (LWD) have consistently picked up
0.05"/hour to 0.07"/hour since early evening. Thus, have increased
the QPF over southern Iowa to account for this through early this
morning. This resulted in about 0.5 to 1 inch increase of total
snowfall from an Oskaloosa to Chariton to Creston line southward
to the Missouri border. Winter Weather Advisory will stay
unchanged at this time, though the Highway 30 counties may be able
to be dropped early if there is not a push northward of snow.

As the forcing moves eastward this afternoon and tonight, will have
snow ending from northwest to southeast with all snow out of the
area by midnight. Temperatures for Sunday were kept lowest over
southern Iowa with the fresh snowpack. Previous forecast mentioned
lowering temperatures Sunday night. Have not adjusted away from
initial guidance as this has lowered closer, but still higher than,
previous forecast. Concern is additional cloud cover that may hold
temperatures up a bit. Surface high pressure will slide east south
of the state Monday into Tuesday keeping the weather quiet over the
area. A trough will drop toward the Great Lakes with a trailing cold
front moving through the state Tuesday night into early Wednesday.
At this point, the system is moisture starved and will just be a
temperature drop with highs Wednesday near typical values for mid-
January. As this passes, the flow aloft will become zonal with the
next trough racing toward Iowa on Friday into Saturday. Global
models agree that this trough will amplify over the central US as it
brings precipitation to the area later Friday into early Saturday.

&&

.AVIATION.../For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night/
Issued at 1149 PM CST Fri Jan 11 2019

Widespread MVFR to LIFR conditions due to ceilings and
snow/visibility restrictions are in place across all but northern
portions of the forecast area with most of the IFR/LIFR relegated
to southern sections. This will essentially remain steady state
with minor variations through much of the daylight hours Saturday.
IFR/MVFR conditions due to clouds and fog many linger through
sunset after the snow ends before minor improvement to MVFR
occurs through Saturday evening.

&&

.DMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for
IAZ047>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097.

&&

DISCUSSION...Ansorge
AVIATION...Small
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 12, 4:05 AM CST, 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
405 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

IAZ096-097-131015-
Appanoose-Davis-
405 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Heavy snow accumulations are expected through this evening. A
Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area through 9 PM.
Please refer to the National Weather Service website at
weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, however snowfall reports
would be appreciated.

IAZ047>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>095-131015-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
405 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Light to Moderate snow accumulations are expected through early
evening. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the area
through 6 PM. Please refer to the National Weather Service
website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, however snowfall reports
would be appreciated.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>046-131015-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
405 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Some areas of patchy freezing drizzle or flurries are expected
this morning. This may produce a few areas of hazardous travel.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, however snowfall reports
would be appreciated.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 12, 4:15 AM CST, 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
415 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

IAZ005>007-016-017-024>027-035>037-121300-
Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-
Franklin-Butler-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-
Including the cities of Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills,
Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg,
Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont,
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Ackley
415 AM CST Sat Jan 12 2019

...Patchy Freezing Drizzle in North Central Iowa Early This
Morning...

Patchy freezing drizzle is expected in northern Iowa through
sunrise, including the Interstate 35 corridor. This drizzle will
reduce visibilities and lead to icy spots on area roads and
highways. Be especially cautious of highway overpasses and bridges
which tend to accumulate ice faster. Slow down and allow extra
time to reach your destination this morning.

Nearby

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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.