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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 24, 2021, 3:17 AM CST for 38 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Jan 25, 2021, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 28 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 24, 2021, 3:17 AM CST (09:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 25, 2021, 8:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 26, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
All 38 counties
Adair County, IA, Adams County, IA, Appanoose County, IA, Audubon County, IA, Black Hawk County, IA, Boone County, IA, Calhoun County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Cass County, IA, Clarke County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Dallas County, IA, Davis County, IA, Decatur County, IA, Greene County, IA, Grundy County, IA, Guthrie County, IA, Hamilton County, IA, Hardin County, IA, Jasper County, IA, Lucas County, IA, Madison County, IA, Mahaska County, IA, Marion County, IA, Marshall County, IA, Monroe County, IA, Polk County, IA, Poweshiek County, IA, Ringgold County, IA, Sac County, IA, Story County, IA, Tama County, IA, Taylor County, IA, Union County, IA, Wapello County, IA, Warren County, IA, Wayne County, IA, Webster County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 7 | 1 Se Clive, IA | BROADCAST MEDIA MEASURED 7 INCHES AT THEIR STUDIO. |
| Jan 25, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | Waukee, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 7.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 8.2 | 2 W West Des Moines, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 8.25 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 2 Ene Waukee, IA | MEDIA MEMBER MEASURED 8.5 INCHES AT THEIR HOME WESTERN CLIVE. |
| Jan 25, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 9.5 | Winterset, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 9.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Johnston, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED A PICTURE OF 10 INCHES OF SNOWFALL FROM NORTHWEST JOHNSTON. |
| Jan 25, 7:10 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 4 Nw Des Moines, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED 6 INCHES OF SNOWFALL IN THE BEAVERDALE AREA. |
| Jan 25, 7:15 PM CST | SNOW 9 | Adel, IA | COOPERATIVE OBSERVER IN ADEL MEASURED 9 INCHES OF EVENT SNOWFALL SO FAR. |
| Jan 25, 7:30 PM CST | SNOW 4 | Ames, IA | ISU STUDENT IN AMES MEASURED 4 INCHES OF SNOWFALL. |
| Jan 25, 7:30 PM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 1 Ene Grimes, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED 6.5 INCHES OF SNOWFALL. |
| Jan 25, 7:50 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | Des Moines, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 7.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 7:55 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Ottumwa, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED 3 INCHES OF SNOWFALL. |
| Jan 25, 7:55 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Altoona, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 6 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 7:55 PM CST | SNOW 8 | 6 N Ankeny Airport, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 8 INCHES IN NORTH ANKENY. |
| Jan 25, 7:55 PM CST | SNOW 8 | Urbandale, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 8 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:08 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Urbandale, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 7 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:20 PM CST | SNOW 4 | Nevada, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 4 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:20 PM CST | SNOW 7 | West Des Moines, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 7 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:20 PM CST | SNOW 8.8 | Saylorville, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 8.75 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:20 PM CST | SNOW 9 | Urbandale, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 9 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:30 PM CST | SNOW 8 | 2 Nw Ankeny, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 8 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:30 PM CST | SNOW 9 | Waukee, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 9 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:30 PM CST | SNOW 9.5 | Minburn, IA | MINBURN FD REPORTED MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 9.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:30 PM CST | SNOW 12 | 1 Se Grimes, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 12 INCHES NEAR RIDER CORNER. |
| Jan 25, 8:35 PM CST | SNOW 10.5 | Waukee, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 10.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:40 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Fort Dodge, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 3 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:45 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Chariton, IA | BROADCAST MEDIA MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 7 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 8:55 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | Johnston, IA | NWS EMPLOYEE MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 8.5 INCHES AT THEIR HOME. |
| Jan 25, 9:00 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Albia, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 6 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:00 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Pella, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 6 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:00 PM CST | SNOW 10.5 | 5 Ese Saylorville Lake, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 10.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:15 PM CST | SNOW 9 | Urbandale, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 9 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 Ssw Des Moines, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED A PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF 6.5 INCHES IN SOUTH DES MOINES. |
| Jan 25, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Ames, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 1 Ssw Des Moines, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED A PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF 6.5 INCHES IN SOUTH DES MOINES. |
| Jan 25, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | Urbandale, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 8.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 10 | 2 W Urbandale, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 10 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Van Meter, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 10 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 11 | 1 Ene Waukee, IA | BROADCAST MEDIA MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 11 INCHES AT THEIR HOME. |
| Jan 25, 9:35 PM CST | SNOW 10 | 5 Sse Saylorville Lake, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF 10 INCHES NEAR THE JOHNSTON SOCCER FIELDS. |
| Jan 25, 9:40 PM CST | SNOW 8 | Norwalk, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 8 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 9:45 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Waterloo, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 2 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 1 Nw Centerville, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 8.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 9 | 4 Ne Des Moines, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF 9 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 10:10 PM CST | SNOW 6.8 | 3 Ne Des Moines, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 6.8 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 10:15 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Waterloo, IA | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED VERY FLUFFY SNOWFALL OF 6 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 10:15 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 5 Sse Saylorville Lake, IA | PUBLIC MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 8.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 10:40 PM CST | SNOW 13.5 | 2 W West Des Moines, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF 13.5 INCHES NEAR JORDAN CREEK IN WEST DES MOINES. |
| Jan 25, 10:45 PM CST | SNOW 5.3 | 1 Wsw Waterloo, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF 5.3 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 10:45 PM CST | SNOW 9.8 | 5 W Des Moines, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF 9.8 INCHES IN VALLEY JUNCTION. |
| Jan 25, 10:45 PM CST | SNOW 10 | 6 N Ankeny Airport, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 10 INCHES IN NORTHEAST ANKENY. |
| Jan 25, 10:45 PM CST | SNOW 12 | 2 Wnw Clive, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED SNOWFALL OF 12 PLUS INCHES IN WAUKEE NEAR 142ND AND HICKMAN. |
| Jan 25, 10:50 PM CST | SNOW 5 | 4 Sw Waterloo Airport, IA | PUBLIC REPORTED AVERAGE SNOWFALL OF 5 INCHES ON THE UNI CAMPUS. |
| Jan 25, 10:55 PM CST | SNOW 9.5 | Johnston, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF 9.5 INCHES IN WESTERN JOHNSTON. |
| Jan 25, 11:30 PM CST | SNOW 11 | 2 Ene Waukee, IA | PUBLIC RELAYED PICTURE OF SNOWFALL OF ABOUT 11 INCHES. |
| Jan 25, 11:50 PM CST | SNOW 8 | 3 S Des Moines, IA | BROADCAST MEDIA MEASURED SNOWFALL OF 8 INCHES AT THIER HOME. |
| Jan 26, 12:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4.6 | Evansdale, IA | PUBLIC REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 26, 12:15 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | 1 Nw Ames, IA | PUBLIC REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 26, 1:15 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Cedar Falls, IA | MEDIA REPORT FROM DOWNTOWN CEDAR FALLS. |
| Jan 26, 3:15 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.6 | Albia, IA | PUBLIC REPORT RECEIVED 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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 222 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
- 531 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 425 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 472 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
423 WWUS43 KDMX 240917 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 317 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...Winter Storm Monday and Monday Night.. .A significant winter storm is expected to impact much of central and southern Iowa Monday and Monday night. Snow possibly becoming a wintry mix at times, will begin across far southern Iowa late tonight then will expand north into central Iowa during the day Monday. Heavy snowfall rates are likely with this storm, in particular, during Monday afternoon and will result in widespread moderate to heavy snow. Increasing northeast wind may gust over 30 mph at times and will cause moderate blowing and drifting. Some uncertainty remains on the north edge of the snow band, where a sharp gradient in snow totals is likely. The most uncertain areas have been placed into a Winter Storm Watch. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-241030- /O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210124T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- 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, and Waverly 317 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow is ending and the advisory has been cancelled. $$ IAZ059>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-241730- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion- Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 317 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches with locally higher. Highest amounts will be over southern Iowa. * WHERE...Parts of central and southern Iowa along and south of Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. The hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ037>039-044>050-057-058-241730- /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.A.0003.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story- Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie- Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, and Casey 317 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches possible with the highest amounts on the south end of the watch. Subtle changes in the forecast storm track may have big changes in the snow totals. There will likely be a sharp snow total gradient across this area, thus the wide range. * WHERE...Portions of central Iowa generally along the Highway 20 and Highway 30 corridors. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. The hazardous conditions could significantly impact the Monday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
10 follow-up statements
454 WWUS43 KDMX 241700 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Monday and Monday Night.. .A significant winter storm is expected to impact much of central and southern Iowa Monday and Monday night. Snow possibly becoming a wintry mix at times, will begin across far southern Iowa late tonight then will expand north into central Iowa during the day Monday. Heavy snowfall rates are likely with this storm, in particular, during Monday afternoon and will result in widespread moderate to heavy snow. Increasing northeast wind may gust over 30 mph at times and will cause moderate blowing and drifting. Some uncertainty remains on the north edge of the snow band, where a sharp gradient in snow totals is likely. The most uncertain areas have been placed into a Winter Storm Watch. IAZ059>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-242300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion- Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, 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 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches with locally higher. Highest amounts will be over southern Iowa. * WHERE...Parts of central and southern Iowa along and south of Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow and intense snowfall rates could significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting in near whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. 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. && $$ IAZ037>039-044>050-057-058-242300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.A.0003.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story- Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie- Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, and Casey 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches possible with the highest amounts on the south end of the watch. Subtle changes in the forecast storm track may have big changes in the snow totals. There will likely be a sharp snow total gradient across this area, thus the wide range. * WHERE...Portions of central Iowa generally along the Highway 20 and Highway 30 corridors. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. The hazardous conditions could significantly impact the Monday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines BSS
065 WWUS43 KDMX 242124 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 324 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Monday and Monday Night.. .A significant winter storm is expected to impact much of central and southern Iowa Monday and Monday night. Snow possibly becoming a wintry mix at times, will begin across far southern Iowa late tonight then will expand north into central Iowa during the day Monday. Heavy snowfall rates are likely with this storm, in particular, during Monday afternoon and will result in widespread moderate to heavy snow. Increasing northeast wind may gust over 30 mph at times and will cause moderate blowing and drifting. Some uncertainty remains on the north edge of the snow band, where a sharp gradient in snow totals is likely. IAZ048>050-057-058-250400- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0003.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie- Including the cities of Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, and Casey 324 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could significantly impact the Monday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may very well be a sharp north to south gradient in snowfall totals, including heavy snow amounts. Amounts could vary greatly, even across a single county. 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. && $$ IAZ059>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-250400- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion- Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, 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 324 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches with locally higher. Highest amounts will be over southern Iowa. * WHERE...Parts of central and southern Iowa along and south of Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow and intense snowfall rates could significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting in near whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. 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. && $$ IAZ037>039-044>047-250400- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0003.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0005.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone 324 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ036-250400- /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0005.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Hamilton- Including the city of Webster City 324 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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 BSS
855 WWUS43 KDMX 250256 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 856 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Monday and Monday Night.. .A significant winter storm will impact much of central and southern Iowa Monday and Monday night. Snow, possibly beginning as a wintry mix, will spread across far southern Iowa by early morning and then will expand north into central Iowa during the day Monday. Heavy snowfall rates are likely with this storm Monday afternoon and will result in widespread moderate to heavy snow. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of snowfall amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where much less snow totals are possible over a short distance. IAZ048>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-251100- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ 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-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, 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 856 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow amounts of 8 to 12 inches along and south of Interstate 80. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches generally north of Interstate 80. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning to impossible south of Interstate 80. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may very well be a sharp north to south gradient in snowfall totals, including heavy snow amounts. Amounts could vary greatly, even across a single county. 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. && $$ IAZ036>039-044>047-251100- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0005.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Including the cities of Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone 856 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with lighter amounts possible north of Highway 20. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
627 WWUS43 KDMX 251017 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 417 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Today and Tonight.. .A major winter storm will impact much of central and southern Iowa today and tonight, with some snow possibly lingering through mid-day Tuesday. Snow will lift into far southern Iowa early this morning and then will expand north into central Iowa during the day. Very heavy snowfall rates near 2 inches per hour are likely this afternoon and evening, leading to heavy accumulations over a short period of time. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of snowfall amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where much less snow totals are possible over a short distance. IAZ044>047-251830- /O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0005.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1700Z-210126T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone 417 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Portions of the Highway 30 corridor from Boone to Denison. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ036>039-251830- /O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0005.210125T1200Z-210126T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T2000Z-210126T1200Z/ Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 417 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central Iowa near Highway 20. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads. Travel may become very difficult at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. 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. && $$ IAZ033>035-251830- /O.EXB.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T2000Z-210126T1200Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Webster- Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, and Fort Dodge 417 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa including Fort Dodge and Sac City. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning to impossible south of Interstate 80. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ057-058-070>075-081>086-092>097-251830- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1400Z-210126T1200Z/ Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams- Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, 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 417 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow amounts of 8 to 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. 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. && $$ IAZ048-059>062-251830- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1700Z-210126T1200Z/ Story-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Ames, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, and Grinnell 417 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow amounts of 8 to 13 inches along and south of Interstate 80. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning to impossible south of Interstate 80. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ049-050-251830- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T2000Z-210126T1200Z/ Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook 417 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow amounts of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa from Marshalltown through Tama. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. 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. && $$ IAZ016-017-023>028-251830- /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.210126T0000Z-210126T1200Z/ Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler- Bremer- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 417 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with the higher amounts closer on the south side of this advisory. * WHERE...Portions of North Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause drifting snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
070 WWUS43 KDMX 251649 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1049 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Today and Tonight.. .A major winter storm will impact much of central and southern Iowa today and tonight, with some snow possibly lingering through midday Tuesday. Snow has already entered southwest Iowa this morning and will expand north into central Iowa by midday. Very heavy snowfall rates near 2 inches per hour are likely this afternoon and evening, leading to heavy accumulations over a short period of time. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of snowfall amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where much less snow totals are possible over a short distance. IAZ044>048-059>062-252300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T1700Z-210126T1200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, and Grinnell 1049 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads and low visibilities. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This may be a historic event with snow amounts of this magnitude only occurring once every 15 to 20 years. For example, in Des Moines there have only been nine 12 inch daily snowfalls since 1884. 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. && $$ IAZ057-058-070>075-081>086-092>097-252300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T1200Z/ Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams- Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 1049 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This may be a historic event with snow amounts of this magnitude only occurring once every 15 to 20 years. For example, in Des Moines there have only been nine 12 inch daily snowfalls since 1884. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ033>039-049-050-252300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.210125T2000Z-210126T1200Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall- Tama- Including the cities of 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, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook 1049 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly impact the Monday evening commute. 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. && $$ IAZ016-017-023>028-252300- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.210126T0000Z-210126T1200Z/ Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler- Bremer- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 1049 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause drifting snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Small
686 WWUS43 KDMX 252107 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 307 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...Major Winter Storm into Tonight... .A major winter storm will continue to impact much of central and southern Iowa into tonight, with some snow possibly lingering through midday Tuesday. Very heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur into this evening, leading to heavy accumulations over a short period of time. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of snowfall amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where much less snow totals are possible over a short distance. IAZ033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-260515- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford- Carroll-Greene-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-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of 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, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, 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 307 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads and low visibilities. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This may be a historic event with snow amounts of this magnitude only occurring once every 15 to 20 years. For example, in Des Moines there have only been nine 12 inch daily snowfalls since 1884. 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. && $$ IAZ016-017-023>028-260515- /O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.210126T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler- Bremer- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 307 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause drifting snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Small
852 WWUS43 KDMX 252350 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 550 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Continues Tonight... .A major winter storm will continue to impact much of central and southern Iowa tonight, with some snow possibly lingering into midday Tuesday. Very heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur at times this evening, leading to heavy accumulations over a short period of time. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of snowfall amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where much less snow totals are possible over a short distance. IAZ033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-260800- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford- Carroll-Greene-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-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of 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, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, 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 550 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally greater amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads and low visibilities, especially overnight. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This may be a historic event with snow amounts of this magnitude only occurring once every 15 to 20 years. For example, in Des Moines there have only been nine 12 inch daily snowfalls since 1884. 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. && $$ IAZ016-017-023>028-260800- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.210126T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler- Bremer- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 550 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause drifting snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
219 WWUS43 KDMX 260808 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 208 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Slowly Diminishing Today... .A major winter storm continues to impact much of Iowa early this morning, with snow slowly tapering off but lingering well into later this morning in some areas. Additional snowfall amounts will range from less than an inch up to 2 or 3 inches, and gusty winds continue to cause travel difficulties due to blowing snow. IAZ033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-261615- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford- Carroll-Greene-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-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of 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, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, 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 208 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snowfall amounts generally 1 to 3 inches. Storm total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads and low visibility at times in blowing snow. Travel is still not recommended in many areas. Road conditions will be slow to improve today even after accumulating snowfall ends. 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. && $$ IAZ016-017-023>028-261615- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler- Bremer- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 208 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause drifting snow. The hazardous conditions could affect the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
543 WWUS43 KDMX 261545 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 945 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Slowly Diminishing Today... .A major winter storm continues to impact much of Iowa early this morning, with snow slowly tapering off but lingering well into later this morning in some areas. Additional snowfall amounts will range from less than an inch up to 2 or 3 inches, and gusty winds continue to cause travel difficulties due to blowing snow. IAZ033-034-044-045-057-070-071-081-082-092-093-261645- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union- Taylor-Ringgold- Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Denison, Carroll, Audubon, Exira, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr 945 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Light snow is ending across western Iowa with little to no additional accumulation expected, thus the Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. Roads will remain slick due to earlier snow, so continue to use caution if you are traveling. $$ IAZ016-017-023-024-261645- /O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, and Humboldt 945 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Light snow is ending across northern Iowa with little to no additional accumulation expected, thus the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. Roads may remain slick due to earlier snow, so continue to use caution if you are traveling. $$ IAZ035>039-046>050-058>062-072>075-083>086-094>097-261800- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story- Marshall-Tama-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren- Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 945 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snowfall amounts generally 1 to 3 inches. Storm total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads and low visibility at times in blowing snow. Travel is still not recommended in many areas. Road conditions will be slow to improve today even after accumulating snowfall ends. 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. && $$ IAZ025>028-261800- /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 945 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause drifting snow. The hazardous conditions could affect the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
665 WWUS43 KDMX 261738 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1138 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...Major Winter Storm Coming to an End... .The major winter storm that impacted much of central and southern Iowa Monday afternoon and overnight has gradually come to an end across the area. Breezy winds may continue to blow snow around and roads will remain slick today due to the earlier snow. IAZ035>039-046>050-058>062-072>075-083>086-094>097-261845- /O.EXP.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story- Marshall-Tama-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren- Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 1138 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Light snow is ending across central Iowa with little to no additional accumulation expected, thus the Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire. Roads will remain slick due to earlier snow, so continue to use caution if you are traveling. $$ IAZ025>028-261845- /O.EXP.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210126T1800Z/ Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, and Waverly 1138 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Light snow is ending across western Iowa with little to no additional accumulation expected, thus the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. Roads will remain slick due to earlier snow, so continue to use caution if you are traveling.. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Hagenhoff
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Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
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| Jan 24, 3:17 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | DMX | Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone, Carroll, Crawford, Greene and 6 more | 12 hr |
| Jan 24, 3:24 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | DMX | Black Hawk, Boone, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Grundy and 2 more | 13 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.