< Blizzard Warning Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 08:27

Blizzard Warning Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 08:27

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:27AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 8:27am
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Freezing rain and sleet this afternoon mixed with snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. A light glaze of ice is possible this afternoon. * WHERE...Benton and Buchanan Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction: 
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 are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.
Area Description: 
Buchanan; Benton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL