…BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY WITH INTENSE WINDS
AND SNOW…
.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa tonight
into Wednesday. Snow has already started over parts of western Iowa.
The rain will quickly change to snow into central Iowa over the next
several hours. The wind will continue to intensify from the
northwest and become strong with gusts near or above 60 mph. The
combination of these winds with falling snow will cause significant
visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected.
Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly in
open, rural areas, will make travel dangerous at times tonight into
at least a part of Wednesday morning. Even as the falling snow ends,
blowing snow and visibility restrictions may persist. Conditions are
expected to gradually improve later Wednesday as the winds slowly
decrease.
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, northeast, south
central, and southwest Iowa.
* WHEN…Until 3 PM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to
falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The
hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning
commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and a few power
outages.