Wind Advisory 1, NWS Des Moines, IA

Adair County, IA, Adams County, IA, Appanoose County, IA, Audubon 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, Guthrie 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, Taylor County, IA, Union County, IA, Wapello County, IA, Warren County, IA, Wayne County, IA, Webster County, IA

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WWUS73 KDMX 211727
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1127 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

IAZ033>035-044>047-057>059-070>072-220330-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260122T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0001.260121T1900Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-
Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Greenfield, Adel, Carroll,
Wall Lake, Stuart, Waukee, Lake View, Pomeroy, Manson, Early,
Rockwell City, Panora, Schaller, Fontanelle, Winterset, Adair,
Sac City, Earlham, Guthrie Center, Boone, Fort Dodge, Bayard,
Atlantic, Casey, Perry, Audubon, Lake City, Odebolt, Denison, and
Exira
1127 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa, including 
  portions of Interstate 80.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through 
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ048-049-060>062-073>075-220330-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.260121T2000Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0001.260121T1900Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Story-Marshall-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Knoxville, Ames, Carlisle, Oskaloosa,
Newton, Indianola, Norwalk, Pella, Marshalltown, Des Moines, and
Grinnell
1127 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Mahaska, Marion, 
  and Warren Counties. Includes portions of Interstate 35 and 
  Interstate 80.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through 
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ036-037-050-220330-
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0001.260121T1900Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Hamilton-Hardin-Tama-
Including the cities of Dysart, Iowa Falls, Webster City, Traer,
Toledo, Eldora, Ackley, Tama, and Gladbrook
1127 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Hamilton, Hardin, and Tama Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through 
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ081-082-092-220330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260122T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Adams-Union-Taylor-
Including the cities of New Market, Corning, Creston, Bedford,
and Lenox
1127 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  near 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Union, Adams, and Taylor Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the 
  Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ083>086-093>097-220330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.260121T2000Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-
Davis-
Including the cities of Corydon, Allerton, Albia, Lamoni,
Centerville, Ottumwa, Mount Ayr, Osceola, Humeston, Bloomfield,
Leon, Chariton, and Seymour
1127 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts near 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, Ringgold, 
  Wayne, Davis, and Wapello Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-220330-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-
Including the cities of Humboldt, Manly, Belmond, Clarksville,
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Clear Lake, Britt, Kanawha, Aplington,
Hampton, Waverly, Garner, Shell Rock, Parkersburg, Clarion,
Laurens, Estherville, Forest City, Allison, Mason City,
Pocahontas, Algona, Dumont, Rolfe, Eagle Grove, Greene,
Northwood, Gilmore City, and Fonda
1127 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Much of northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ038-039-220330-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Dike, Cedar Falls, Grundy Center,
Waterloo, Reinbeck, Conrad, and Wellsburg
1127 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Grundy and Black Hawk Counties.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

Dodson

410 
WWUS73 KDMX 212020
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
220 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

IAZ081-082-092-220630-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260122T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Adams-Union-Taylor-
Including the cities of New Market, Corning, Creston, Bedford,
and Lenox
220 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west northwest winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible.

* WHERE...Union, Adams, and Taylor Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through 
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ083>086-093>097-220630-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-
Davis-
Including the cities of Corydon, Allerton, Albia, Lamoni,
Centerville, Ottumwa, Mount Ayr, Osceola, Humeston, Bloomfield,
Leon, Chariton, and Seymour
220 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west northwest winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible.

* WHERE...Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, Ringgold, 
  Wayne, Davis, and Wapello Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through 
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ033>037-044>050-057>062-070>075-220630-
/O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260122T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Greenfield, Knoxville, Iowa
Falls, Adel, Carroll, Wall Lake, Stuart, Indianola, Traer,
Toledo, Eldora, Ackley, Waukee, Gladbrook, Lake View, Pomeroy,
Manson, Ames, Dysart, Norwalk, Rockwell City, Panora, Schaller,
Fontanelle, Winterset, Grinnell, Adair, Sac City, Carlisle,
Earlham, Guthrie Center, Boone, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Bayard,
Atlantic, Casey, Perry, Audubon, Lake City, Odebolt, Oskaloosa,
Newton, Webster City, Pella, Exira, Tama, Marshalltown, Denison,
and Early
220 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west northwest winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.

* WHERE...Much central into south central Iowa, including portions 
  of Interstate 80 and Interstate 35.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through 
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-038-039-220630-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black
Hawk-
Including the cities of Humboldt, Manly, Belmond, Clarksville,
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Clear Lake, Britt, Kanawha, Aplington,
Hampton, Waverly, Cedar Falls, Garner, Waterloo, Reinbeck, Dike,
Shell Rock, Parkersburg, Clarion, Laurens, Estherville, Forest
City, Allison, Mason City, Wellsburg, Pocahontas, Algona, Dumont,
Rolfe, Eagle Grove, Greene, Grundy Center, Conrad, Northwood,
Gilmore City, and Fonda
220 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern and north central Iowa.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Dodson

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1047 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

 ...Updated for the 06z Aviation Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Accumulating snowfall (100% chance) will occur across parts of
  northern and northeastern Iowa from late this afternoon into
  tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory from around Algona over to
  Mason City and Waterloo remains in effect where snowfall
  totals, 2 to 4" are expected. The evening commute will likely
  be affected in these areas.

- A secondary cold front will move southeastward across Iowa on
  Wednesday afternoon, bringing strong and gusty winds,
  scattered snow showers, and blowing snow in areas that receive
  an inch or more today into tonight. Hazardous travel
  conditions are likely Wednesday afternoon and evening with
  near blizzard, to blizzard conditions possible!

- Very cold weather is forecast from Thursday night through
  Saturday. An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for northern
  Iowa where the coldest wind chill values at or below -35F are
  expected. Other cold headlines are likely south of this
  region, and will be fined tuned in the coming day(s).

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 320 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

This Afternoon and tonight...Snow continues to develop this
afternoon across SD/MN and IA as the next clipper system moves
into the region. Visibilities are just beginning to fall as of
330pm across northwest Iowa as stronger WAA/isentropic lift
overspreads the area. There is a fair amount of dry air near
the sfc, so onset time of the snow maybe delayed by an hour or
two in some areas, but the overall impacts are not expected to
change. Still expecting a band of 2-4" to develop from Algona to
Mason City to Waterloo/Cedar Falls where the Winter Weather
Advisory is in effect. Snowfall totals will taper off on either
side of this band, with areas along and south of US 30 only
expected to see a dusting. Snow ratios with this snow will be
rather high 17:1 to 20:1 due to light winds and at least
moderate lift within the snow growth or dendritic growth zone
(DGZ). More on this below. Winds tonight should remain rather
light, generally 10 kts or less, so blowing snow should not be
an issue. With the southerly flow and WAA pattern, lows will be
milder overnight, with single digits above zero in the north to
around 20F far south.

Wednesday into Thursday...No rest for the weary. After the
clipper system tonight, another wave is expected to drop swd
across the upper Midwest on Wednesday. Ahead of this system
expect a brief warming pattern with highs tomorrow topping out
in the 30s to near 40 in the south, and in the upper 20s north.
These highs will occur relatively early in the afternoon,
before a potent cold front surges sewd across the state on
Wednesday afternoon. Very strong winds are expected to develop
behind the cold front due to deep vertical mixing for this time
of year /to at least 850mb/ and a robust pressure gradient.
Expect sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph, with peak gusts of 40 to
50 mph, locally higher in our usual wind prone areas. As noted
above, with the light and fluffy snowfall expected in the north
tonight, widespread blowing snow is expected to develop as the
wind interacts with the blowable snowpack. In addition, the
models are again suggesting an environment favorable for
convective snow showers or snow squalls, due to steep low level
lapse rates, modest CAPE /20 to 50 J/kg/ in the low levels, and
saturation extending into the DGZ. As such, additional winter
weather headlines are likely to be needed tomorrow. To avoid
headline confusion with the event tonight, we decided to wait
until after the current snowfall event to better fine tune the
axis of heaviest snowfall. With the wind speeds anticipated, its
possible blizzard or near blizzard conditions will develop by
afternoon across portions of central and northern Iowa. Those
with travel conditions will want to pay close attention to
future forecast updates.

Extended...the main point...ARCTIC COLD. The coldest air of the
season will into the region on Thursday night, and then persist
right into the weekend. An impressive 1050 mb high will move
across the area, with high temperatures likely to struggling to
get above zero on Friday north of I-80. Per coordination, have
issued an Extreme Cold Watch for about the northern 3 tiers of
counties beginning Thursday night, where wind chill values will
fall at or below -35F at times. Additional cold weather
headlines are likely further south, which we will refine in the
upcoming days.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1047 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

MVFR to IFR conditions continue across the northern half of
Iowa. Snow has begun tapering off in western Iowa and will
continue west to east over the next couple hours. Variable winds
overnight will become westerly into Wednesday morning. By
Wednesday afternoon winds will be strong out of the WNW gusting
30-40 kts across all sites. An area of snow will also move
across northern Iowa, impacting sites KFOD/KMCW/KALO. The
combination of falling snow and the powdery snow on the ground
from tonight's accumulation with the strong winds will result
in periods of near whiteout conditions. Winds will begin to
taper off at the end of the TAF period.

&&

.DMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Extreme Cold Watch from late Thursday night through Saturday
morning for IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028.
Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM CST Wednesday for IAZ005-
016-017-025>028-038-039.

&&

DISCUSSION...Fowle
AVIATION...Hagenhoff

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
245 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

IAZ044>046-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-212045-
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
245 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

A brief period of light snow is possible late this afternoon and
evening though any travel impacts are expected to be minimal.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Strong northwest winds are expected around Wednesday afternoon,
with gusts up to 50 MPH possible. Scattered snow showers and
areas of blowing snow may also occur.

Very cold weather will set in from late Thursday through Saturday.
Wind chills will fall to 20 to 30 below zero at times.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

IAZ005-016-017-025>028-038-039-212045-
Kossuth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-
Black Hawk-
245 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the area this afternoon
into tonight. Please refer to the National Weather Service
website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Strong northwest winds are expected around Wednesday afternoon,
with gusts over 50 MPH possible. Scattered snow showers and areas
of blowing and drifting snow are also likely. Near whiteout
conditions may occur.

An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect for parts of the area Thursday
night through Saturday morning for dangerous wind chills of 30 to
40 below zero. Please refer to the National Weather Service
website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

IAZ004-006-007-015-023-024-212045-
Emmet-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-
245 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

Light snow is expected this afternoon and evening. Snowfall
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Strong northwest winds are expected around Wednesday afternoon,
with gusts over 50 MPH possible. Scattered snow showers and areas
of blowing and drifting snow are also likely. Near whiteout
conditions may occur.

An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect for the area Thursday night
through Saturday morning for dangerous wind chills of 30 to 40
below zero. Please refer to the National Weather Service website
at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

IAZ033>037-047>050-212045-
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-
245 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

Light snow is expected this afternoon and evening. Snowfall
accumulations up to 2 inches are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Strong northwest winds are expected around Wednesday afternoon,
with gusts up to 50 MPH possible. Scattered snow showers and
areas of blowing snow may also occur.

An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect for parts of the area Thursday
night through Saturday morning for dangerous wind chills of 30 to
40 below zero. Please refer to the National Weather Service
website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
937 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 PM     Snow             Algona                  43.07N 94.23W
01/20/2026  E2.0 Inch        Kossuth            IA   Public

            via social media.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
953 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0915 PM     Snow             3 N Woden               43.27N 93.91W
01/20/2026  M2.3 Inch        Winnebago          IA   Public

            via social media.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1052 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1030 PM     Snow             Algona                  43.07N 94.23W
01/20/2026  M3.0 Inch        Kossuth            IA   Public

            received via broadcast media.

&&