A blizzard warning was in effect for much of central Iowa north of Interstate 80 Thursday through Saturday. A winter storm warning was in effect for many counties in southern Iowa Thursday through Saturday. Most of the snow is expected on Wednesday, but it will continue for the next few days, with strong winds taking its toll. Between 2 and 5 inches of snow was reported across the state. Travel: Snow and wind will result in very hazardous travel conditions Saturday morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph are possible from Thursday through Saturday. Strong winds continued into Saturday morning with a possibility of blizzard conditions. Thursday and Friday are expected to be the worst days for travel, with slightly better conditions on Saturday. Road Conditions: Per Iowa 511, the use of tow vehicles is not currently recommended in many counties in central and southwestern Iowa. Many roads were “partially covered” or “fully covered” by snow. The Iowa Department of Transportation also said towing is not recommended in many Iowa counties during this time. Crews in Des Moines are working to clear snow from roads. Crews were unable to spread the salt due to the extremely cold temperatures, which rendered the salt ineffective. Watch: Iowa Department of Transportation Monitoring Traffic You can check road conditions here. Multiple accidents reported in the state: from noon on December 21st to 5pm on December 12th. On Jan. 22, the Iowa State Patrol saw 207 crashes, 195 of which involved property damage. Twelve people were reported injured. No fatal injuries were reported. Police also assisted a total of 402 motorists during that time. Winter Weather Hazards: Dangerously cold winds are another threat in this storm. The wind chill is expected to be between -20 and -40 degrees. Life-threatening situations arise Thursday and Friday. Latest KCCI Storm Team 8 forecast. Watch: How to Prepare for Winter Weather Disasters. Travel is not advised during blizzard conditions. The main threat is expected to end Friday night. Observation: Interpreting winter weather patterns.
A blizzard warning was in place for much of central Iowa north of Interstate 80 Thursday through Saturday.
Winter storm warnings were in place for many counties in southern Iowa Thursday through Saturday.
Most of the expected snow fell on Wednesday but will continue to be blown away by strong winds in the coming days.
Between 2 and 5 inches of snow was reported statewide.
travel:
Snow and wind will make travel conditions very dangerous on Saturday morning.
Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph are possible from Thursday through Saturday. Strong winds continued into Saturday morning with a possibility of blizzard conditions.
Thursday and Friday are expected to be the worst days for travel, with slightly better conditions on Saturday.
Traffic:
According to Iowa 511, towing is currently not recommended in many counties in central and southwestern Iowa. Many roads were “partially covered” or “fully covered” by snow.
The Iowa Department of Transportation also said towing is not recommended in many Iowa counties during this time.
Crews in Des Moines are working to clear snow from roads. Crews were unable to put down the salt due to the extremely cold temperatures, which rendered the salt ineffective.
WATCH: Iowa DOT monitors traffic
You can check traffic conditions here.
Multiple accidents have been reported in the state:
From noon on Dec. 21 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 22, the Iowa State Patrol saw 207 crashes, 195 of which involved property damage. Twelve people were reported injured. No fatal injuries were reported.
Police also assisted a total of 402 motorists during the period.
Winter Weather Hazards:
Dangerously cold winds are another threat to this storm.
The wind chill is expected to be between -20 and -40 degrees.
Life-threatening situations arise Thursday and Friday.
Latest KCCI Storm Team 8 Predictions.
Watch: How to Prepare for Winter Weather Disasters.
Travel in blizzard conditions is not recommended. The main threat is expected to end Friday night.
Observation: Interpreting winter weather patterns.
