Alert archive / Iowa / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this blizzard warning at Feb 3, 2021, 3:35 AM CST for 25 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 11 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
- Feb 3, 2021, 3:35 AM CST (09:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 4, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 4, 2021, 8:59 PM CST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
All 25 counties
Black Hawk County, IA, Bremer County, IA, Butler County, IA, Calhoun County, IA, Cerro Gordo County, IA, Emmet County, IA, Franklin County, IA, Grundy County, IA, Hamilton County, IA, Hancock County, IA, Hardin County, IA, Humboldt County, IA, Jasper County, IA, Kossuth County, IA, Marshall County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Pocahontas County, IA, Poweshiek County, IA, Sac County, IA, Story County, IA, Tama County, IA, Webster County, IA, Winnebago County, IA, Worth County, IA, Wright County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 6:25 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Algona, IA | PUBLIC VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 4, 7:45 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Titonka, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 4, 8:10 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Thor, IA | REPORT COURTESY OF WOI-DT. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 4, 10:47 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Ringsted, IA | |
| Feb 4, 11:15 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Grafton, IA | VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 4, 11:30 AM CST | SNOW 2.8 | Emmetsburg, IA | VIA KICD RADIO. |
| Feb 4, 11:50 AM CST | SNOW 2.1 | 1 Ne Waterloo, IA | MEASUREMENT AT KWWL-TV. |
| Feb 4, 11:55 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 Sse Waterloo, IA | MODERATE SNOW STILL FALLING. |
| Feb 4, 1:11 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Clarksville, IA | REPORTS OF BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN RURAL AREAS AROUND CLARKSVILLE WITH 2-3 INCHES OF NEW SNOW CURRENTLY. |
| Feb 4, 1:45 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Ne Waterloo, IA | FROM KWWL-TV. |
| Feb 4, 2:10 PM CST | SNOW 3.3 | 1 Nnw Clear Lake, IA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 248 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
- 1278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
469 WWUS43 KDMX 030935 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 335 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...Significant Travel Impacts Thursday into Thursday Night... .A powerful cold front moves through the area Thursday morning and afternoon bringing strong northwest winds, falling temperatures, wintry precipitation. Significant impacts to travel conditions are likely through the rest of day into Thursday night due to a variety of contributing factors. Scattered precipitation will initially start as rain or drizzle tonight into Thursday morning before the front quickly crosses the area from west to east. Any wet or slushy roads may flash freeze and quickly become icy as temperatures fall. Strong northwest winds gusting above 45 mph will create widespread blowing snow and potential blizzard conditions at times, especially in rural areas of north central into central Iowa. Snowfall totals are not expected to be heavy, but even light amounts may be enough to worsen impacts. Wind chills fall below zero by Thursday evening into Thursday night, which could serve as another hazard should motorists become stranded. Those with travel plans are highly encouraged to closely monitor for changing weather conditions and consider alternate plans if at all possible. Late afternoon and evening commuters should note that conditions may be dramatically worse compared to the morning hours. IAZ026>028-037>039-048>050-061-062-031745- /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T1500Z-210205T1200Z/ Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall- Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 335 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...North central into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>036-031745- /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Webster City 335 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...North central into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ044>047-057>059-070>072-081-082-092-093-031745- /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair- Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr 335 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ060-073>075-083>086-094>097-031745- /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T1500Z-210205T1200Z/ Polk-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur- Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 335 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
8 follow-up statements
754 WWUS43 KDMX 031632 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1032 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...Significant Travel Impacts Thursday into Thursday Night... .A powerful cold front moves through the area Thursday morning and afternoon bringing strong northwest winds, falling temperatures and wintry precipitation. Significant impacts to travel conditions are likely. Scattered precipitation will initially start as rain or drizzle tonight into Thursday morning before the front quickly crosses the area from west to east. Any wet or slushy roads may flash freeze and quickly become icy as temperatures fall. Strong northwest winds gusting above 45 mph will create widespread blowing snow and potential blizzard conditions at times, especially in rural areas of north central into central Iowa. Snowfall totals are not expected to be heavy, but even light amounts may be enough to worsen impacts. Wind chills fall below zero by Thursday evening into Thursday night, which could serve as another hazard should motorists become stranded. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>036-040045- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Webster City 1032 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...North central into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ026>028-037>039-048>050-061-062-040045- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T1500Z-210205T1200Z/ Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall- Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 1032 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...North central into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ044>047-057>059-070>072-081-082-092-093-040045- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair- Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr 1032 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Those with travel plans are highly encouraged to closely monitor for changing weather conditions and consider alternate plans if at all possible. Late afternoon and evening commuters should note that conditions may be dramatically worse compared to the morning hours. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ060-073>075-083>086-094>097-040045- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T1500Z-210205T1200Z/ Polk-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur- Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 1032 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Those with travel plans are highly encouraged to closely monitor for changing weather conditions and consider alternate plans if at all possible. Late afternoon and evening commuters should note that conditions may be dramatically worse compared to the morning hours. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
475 WWUS43 KDMX 032113 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 313 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...Significant Travel Impacts Thursday into Thursday Night... .A powerful cold front moves through the area Thursday morning and afternoon bringing strong northwest winds, falling temperatures and wintry precipitation. Significant impacts to travel conditions are likely. Scattered precipitation will initially start as rain or drizzle tonight into Thursday morning before the front quickly crosses the area from west to east. Any wet or slushy roads may flash freeze and quickly become icy as temperatures fall. Strong northwest winds gusting above 45 mph will create widespread blowing snow and potential blizzard conditions at times, especially in rural areas of north central into central Iowa. Snowfall totals are not expected to be heavy, but even light amounts may be enough to worsen impacts. Wind chills fall below zero by Thursday evening into Thursday night, which could serve as another hazard should motorists become stranded. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>036-040515- /O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T0900Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Webster City 313 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one- quarter mile or less. * WHERE...North central into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Krull IAZ026>028-037>039-048>050-061-062-040515- /O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall- Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 313 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one- quarter mile or less. * WHERE...North central into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Krull IAZ044>047-057>059-070>072-081-082-092-093-040515- /O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T0900Z-210205T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair- Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr 313 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter of a mile. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Those with travel plans are highly encouraged to closely monitor for changing weather conditions and consider alternate plans if at all possible. Late afternoon and evening commuters should note that conditions may be dramatically worse compared to the morning hours. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Krull IAZ060-073>075-083>086-094>097-040515- /O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Polk-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur- Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 313 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter of a mile. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Those with travel plans are highly encouraged to closely monitor for changing weather conditions and consider alternate plans if at all possible. Late afternoon and evening commuters should note that conditions may be dramatically worse compared to the morning hours. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Krull For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
280 WWUS43 KDMX 040318 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 918 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...Significant Travel Impacts Thursday into Thursday Night... .A powerful cold front will move through the area Thursday morning and afternoon bringing strong northwest winds, falling temperatures, and wintry precipitation. Significant impacts to travel conditions are likely. Scattered precipitation will initially start as rain or drizzle tonight into Thursday morning before the front quickly crosses the area from west to east. Any wet or slushy roads may flash freeze and quickly become icy as temperatures fall. Strong northwest winds gusting above 45 mph will create widespread blowing snow and potential blizzard conditions at times, especially in rural areas of north central into central Iowa. Snowfall totals are not expected to be heavy, but even light amounts may be enough to worsen impacts. Wind chills fall below zero by Thursday evening into Thursday night, which could serve as another hazard should motorists become stranded. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>036-041100- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T0900Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Webster City 918 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one- quarter mile or less. * WHERE...North central into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ026>028-037>039-048>050-061-062-041100- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall- Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 918 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one- quarter mile or less. * WHERE...North central into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ044>047-057>059-070>072-081-082-092-093-041100- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T0900Z-210205T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair- Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr 918 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter of a mile. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Those with travel plans are highly encouraged to closely monitor for changing weather conditions and consider alternate plans if at all possible. Late afternoon and evening commuters should note that conditions may be dramatically worse compared to the morning hours. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ060-073>075-083>086-094>097-041100- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Polk-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur- Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 918 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter of a mile. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Those with travel plans are highly encouraged to closely monitor for changing weather conditions and consider alternate plans if at all possible. Late afternoon and evening commuters should note that conditions may be dramatically worse compared to the morning hours. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Small
825 WWUS43 KDMX 040845 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 245 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...Significant Travel Impacts Today into Tonight... .A powerful cold front will move through the area today with strong northwest winds, falling temperatures and wintry precipitation. Significant impacts to travel conditions will occur. Precipitation will initially start as rain or drizzle early this morning just ahead of the fast moving front and quickly transition to moderate snow with very low visibility this morning. Wet or slushy roads may flash freeze and quickly become icy as temperatures fall this morning. Strong northwest winds gusting above 45 mph will create widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions at times the remainder of the day into this evening, especially in rural areas of north central into central Iowa. Snowfall totals are not expected to be heavy, but even light amounts may be enough to worsen impacts. Wind chills fall below zero by this evening into tonight, which could serve as another hazard should motorists become stranded. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>036-041645- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T0900Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, and Webster City 245 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one-quarter mile or less. * WHERE...North Central into portions of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute and the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ026>028-037>039-048>050-061-062-041645- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall- Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 245 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one-quarter mile or less. * WHERE...North Central into portions of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact mid-morning travel through the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ044>047-057>059-070>072-081-082-092-093-041645- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T0900Z-210205T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair- Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr 245 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter mile at times. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute and possibly the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ060-073>075-083>086-094>097-041645- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.210204T1200Z-210205T1200Z/ Polk-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur- Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 245 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter of a mile. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute and possibly the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
261 WWUS43 KDMX 041500 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 900 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...Significant Travel Impacts Today into Tonight... .A powerful cold front is moving through the area today with strong northwest winds, falling temperatures and moderate snow with very low visibility. Significant impacts to travel conditions will occur. Strong northwest winds gusting above 45 mph will create widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions at times the remainder of the day into this evening, especially in rural areas of north central into central Iowa. Snowfall totals are not expected to be heavy, but even light amounts may be enough to worsen impacts. Wind chills fall below zero by this evening into tonight, which could serve as another hazard should motorists become stranded. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-048>050-061-062-042300- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama- Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 900 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one-quarter mile or less. * WHERE...North Central into portions of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact mid-morning travel through the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ044>047-057>060-070>075-081>086-092>097-042300- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass- Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas- Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 900 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter mile at times. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute and possibly the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times due falling snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
677 WWUS43 KDMX 041901 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 101 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...Significant Travel Impacts Continue Today and Tonight... .Moderate snow in areas east of Interstate 35 will gradually push into eastern Iowa by mid-afternoon. Strong northwest winds gusting to between 35 and 45 mph will create widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions at times into this evening, especially in rural areas of north central into central Iowa. Wind chills fall below zero by this evening into tonight, which could serve as another hazard should motorists become stranded. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-048>050-061-062-050300- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama- Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 101 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one-quarter mile or less. * WHERE...North Central into portions of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ044>047-057>060-070>075-081>086-092>097-050300- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass- Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas- Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 101 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter mile at times. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow-covered roads and re- freezing on surfaces will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
746 WWUS43 KDMX 042102 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 302 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...Significant Travel Impacts Continue into Tonight... .Snow is gradually ending east of Interstate 35, however, blowing snow continues to be a significant issue across much of the area. Areas with sunshine have heated up pavement temperatures enough for some melting. Expect these areas to refreeze at sunset to create extremely icy conditions in some areas. IAZ004-005-015-023-024-033>035-050515- /O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, and Fort Dodge 302 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow-covered roads and re- freezing on surfaces will impact the evening commute. Refreezing of wet pavement is expected this evening. Travel conditions in rural areas will remain quite difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ081-082-092-093-042215- /O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr 302 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Conditions have improved across the area. Expect refreeze on melted pavement to occur towards sunset and result in a period of icy conditions. $$ IAZ006-007-016-017-025>028-036>039-048>050-061-062-050515- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Jasper- Poweshiek- Including the cities of Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 302 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities one-quarter mile or less especially in rural areas. Expect refreezing on wet pavement areas near sunset. * WHERE...North Central into portions of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ044>047-057>060-070>075-083>086-094>097-050515- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass- Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello- Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 302 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow is ending but blowing snow will continue to cause blowing and drifting of snow with winds gusts as high as 40 mph. Visibilities may drop to as low as one-quarter mile at times especially in rural areas. Refreezing on wet pavement is likely towards sunset and will cause very icy conditions in some areas. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow-covered roads and re- freezing on surfaces will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
313 WWUS43 KDMX 050259 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 859 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...Travel Impacts Continue into Tonight... .Snow and the worst impacts have wound down across the area, though traveling impacts, including some blowing snow across roads, is expected to continue overnight. Main concerns will be for roadways, especially in open and rural areas, to remain snow covered and icy from earlier snowfall and strong winds and continued snow streaming over the roadways. Localized visibility reductions will also be possible. IAZ006-007-016-017-025>028-036>039-048>050-061-062-051100- /O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Jasper- Poweshiek- Including the cities of Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 859 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow and snow covered and icy roadways. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and east-central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered, icy, and generally hazardous road conditions, especially in rural and open areas. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities locally. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in rural and open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ004-005-015-023-024-033>035-044>047-057>060-070>073-083-084- 094>096-050400- /O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster- Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass- Adair-Madison-Warren-Clarke-Lucas-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Osceola, Chariton, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, and Centerville 859 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snowfall and strong winds have eased across the area, reducing overall impacts this evening. Some roadways, especially untreated rural and open area roadways may remain slick and hazardous. $$ IAZ074-075-085-086-097-051100- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/ Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Davis- Including the cities of Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, and Bloomfield 859 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow and snow covered and icy roadways. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered, icy, and generally hazardous road conditions, especially in rural and open areas. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities locally. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in rural and open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines CURTIS
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Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Feb 2, 8:51 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | DMX | Adair, Appanoose, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer, Butler and 37 more | 12 hr |
| Feb 3, 3:35 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | DMX | Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone and 45 more | 48 hr |
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