Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 9:27PM CST until March 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

…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…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN…From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Visibilities below one half mile are expected when snow
is falling and may produce near blizzard conditions at times.
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause
tree damage.