Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Des Moines, IA

Issued

Jan 14, 2021, 4:04 AM CST (10:04 UTC)

In effect from

Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 PM CST

Expired

Jan 14, 2021, 9:17 AM CST

In force

Issued by

NWS Des Moines, IA

Counties Cerro Gordo County, IA, Franklin County, IA, Hardin County, IA, Polk County, IA, Story County, IA, Warren County, IA, Worth County, IA

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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284 
WWUS43 KDMX 141004
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...Blizzard Conditions Western into Central Iowa Tonight into 
Friday with Significant Travel Impacts Expected...

.The first of two waves of wintry precipitation is moving into the
state this morning with some limited impacts this morning. There 
will be a short dry period later this morning into a part of this 
afternoon before the second wave of precipitation moves into the
state. Snow accompanied by strong winds will create blizzard 
conditions over western Iowa and toward the I-35 corridor tonight
into Friday. Significant travel impacts with near impossible 
travel at times later tonight into Friday is expected. Snow will
end Friday night, but travel impacts will linger. 

IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-141815-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt-
Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, 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
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches with winds gusting as
  high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow with 
  accumulations of up to one inch and winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...North Central Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...For today, some travel impacts are possible. For
  tonight through Friday, travel could be very difficult if not
  impossible at times with blowing snow significantly reducing
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday
  evening, Friday morning, and Friday evening commutes. Isolated
  power outages and tree damage may occur with the gusty winds.

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. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ044>046-141815-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, and Jefferson
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 6 inches with winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...West Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening, Friday 
  morning, and Friday evening commutes. Isolated power outages and
  tree damage may occur with the gusty winds.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ057-141815-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
Audubon-
Including the cities of Audubon and Exira
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 5 inches with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...West Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes. Isolated power outages and tree damage may occur with
  the gusty winds.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ007-017-026-141815-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake,
and Hampton
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected with
  total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow with
  accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...North Central Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM 
  CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...For today, some travel impacts are possible. For
  tonight through Friday, travel could be very difficult if not
  impossible at times with blowing snow significantly reducing
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday
  evening, Friday morning, and Friday evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ047-141815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Boone-
Including the city of Boone
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  5 to 8 inches with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes. Isolated power outages and tree damage may occur with
  the gusty winds.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ058-059-070>072-081>083-092>094-141815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-
Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, 
Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, 
Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola, 
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest into parts of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening 
  commutes. Isolated power outages and tree damage may occur with 
  the gusty winds.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ037-141815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Hardin-
Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Ackley
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected with
  total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow with snow
  accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...North Central Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM 
  CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...For today, some travel impacts are possible. For
  tonight through Friday, travel could be very difficult if not
  impossible at times with blowing snow significantly reducing
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday
  evening, Friday morning, and Friday evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ048-141815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Story-
Including the city of Ames
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations of 5 to
  7 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IAZ060-073-141815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0001.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
Polk-Warren-
Including the cities of Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, 
and Carlisle
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IAZ061-062-074-075-084>086-095>097-141815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, 
Oskaloosa, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, 
Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of southeast and south central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and blowing snow,
  which could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ049-050-141815-
/O.EXB.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, and Gladbrook
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...East Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and blowing snow,
  which could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ027-028-038-039-141815-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, 
Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, 
Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls
404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow with total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Northeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...For today, some travel impacts are possible. For
  tonight into Friday, plan on slippery road conditions and 
  blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening 
  commutes.

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

Ansorge

309 
WWUS43 KDMX 141517
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...Blizzard to Significantly Impact Central Iowa Tonight into 
Friday...

.Extremely stout winds coupled with moderate to heavy snow will
lead to blizzard conditions tonight and throughout much of the day
Friday over the central to western sections of Iowa. The heaviest
snowfall is likely to fall over north central portions of the 
state, but even further south and west blizzard conditions are 
anticipated. Significant travel impacts are expected, especially 
along Interstates 80 and 35. 

IAZ007-017-026-037-142330-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Hardin-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Hampton, Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Ackley
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory today, additional 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch are possible today.

* WHERE...North Central Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...For today, some travel impacts are possible. For 
  tonight through Friday, travel could be very difficult if not 
  impossible at times with blowing snow significantly reducing 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 
  evening, Friday morning, and Friday evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ048-142330-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Story-
Including the city of Ames
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at 
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and 
  evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$

IAZ060-073-142330-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.W.0001.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
Polk-Warren-
Including the cities of Des Moines, Indianola, Norwalk, 
and Carlisle
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at 
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and 
  evening commutes.

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>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-142330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt-
Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, 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
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions are expected by tonight with total
  snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches coupled with winds gusting
  as high as 50 mph. Prior to the blizzard conditions, light snow
  and wintry mix along with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...North Central Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...For today, some travel impacts are possible. For 
  tonight through Friday, travel could be very difficult if not 
  impossible at times with blowing snow significantly reducing 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 
  evening, Friday morning, and Friday evening commutes. Isolated 
  power outages and tree damage may occur with the gusty winds.

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.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ044>047-142330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 6 inches with winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...West Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at 
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening, Friday 
  morning, and Friday evening commutes. Isolated power outages 
  and tree damage may occur with the gusty winds.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-142330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 5 inches with winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central to Southern Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at 
  times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and 
  evening commutes. Isolated power outages and tree damage may 
  occur with the gusty winds.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ027-028-038-039-142330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, 
Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, 
Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow with total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with
  strong winds up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...For today, some travel impacts are possible. For
  tonight into Friday, plan on slippery road conditions and
  blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ049-050-142330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, and Gladbrook
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches with wind gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...East Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and blowing snow, 
  which could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ061-062-074-075-084>086-095>097-142330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, 
Oskaloosa, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, 
Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield
917 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of southeast and south central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and blowing snow, 
  which could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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

Podrazik/Lee/Martin

Winter Storm Warnings in Iowa, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.