< Blizzard Warning Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 22:52

Blizzard Warning Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 22:52

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 12:52AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Osceola; Dickinson; O'Brien; Clay; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Ida
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD