Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 5:05PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPING AND PERSISTING TONIGHT...
.A significant winter storm will move across the area through
tonight. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts
of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55 to 65+ mph,
resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions
to white-out conditions at times. Travel will become very dangerous,
if not impossible at times across parts of northern and eastern Iowa.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting to 55 to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest,
and west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. 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.
For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Area Description:
Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Cass; Adair; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: