Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Dedham, IA ∙ Plover, IA ∙ Forest City Municipal Airport, IA ∙ Miller, IA ∙ Grafton, IA ∙ Odebolt, IA ∙ Dana, IA ∙ Somers, IA ∙ Badger, IA ∙ Clear Lake, IA

Headline

...SNOWFALL CONTINUES THROUGH MUCH OF TODAY...
.Snow will continue over much of southern into central Iowa early this morning through the day today while also expanding northward toward the Minnesota border. Snow intensity should peak between 5am and 9am, but also continue at lesser rates through the day. The highest snow accumulations will be along and south of US Highway 20 over portions of central and southern Iowa with 5 to 8 inches expected. Snow covered and slick roads are being reported by the Iowa Department of Transportation over southern and central Iowa creating hazardous travel. Visibility will be reduced in falling and minor blowing snow creating minor to moderate impacts. The snow will taper off from west to east late this afternoon into this evening, though flurries may persist for several hours after the main snow accumulation ends.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 232 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025 ...SNOWFALL CONTINUES THROUGH MUCH OF TODAY... .Snow will continue over much of southern into central Iowa early this morning through the day today while also expanding northward toward the Minnesota border. Snow intensity should peak between 5am and 9am, but also continue at lesser rates through the day. The highest snow accumulations will be along and south of US Highway 20 over portions of central and southern Iowa with 5 to 8 inches expected. Snow covered and slick roads are being reported by the Iowa Department of Transportation over southern and central Iowa creating hazardous travel. Visibility will be reduced in falling and minor blowing snow creating minor to moderate impacts. The snow will taper off from west to east late this afternoon into this evening, though flurries may persist for several hours after the main snow accumulation ends. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of west central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact this morning's and evening's commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

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