Winter Storm Watch issued March 18 at 4:10AM CDT until March 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

…BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY…

.The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds
may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Two inch per hour
snowfall rates will be possible along with thundersnow. Damaging
wind gusts of 60mph or more possible. Travel may be difficult to
impossible at times.

* WHAT…Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65
mph.

* WHERE…Portions of northern, central and southwest Iowa.

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and
potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.