blizzard warning is an in effect Thursday to Saturday for most of central Iowa north of Interstate 80. Most of expected snow fell on Wednesday, but strong winds will still blow in coming days. Somewhere between 2 and 5 inches of snow has been recorded throughout the state. Travel: Snow and wind will be lead in very treacherous conditions for journey until Saturday morning. Gusts of wind possible by Thursday afternoon of Wind from 40 to 45 m/s. Strong wind continues until Saturday morning with a blizzard is likely. Thursday and Friday are expected to be the worst days for travel, with slightly better conditions on Saturday. Road conditions: Per Iowa 511, towing is prohibited. currently not recommended in many counties in central and southwestern Iowa. Many roads are considered “partly covered” or “fully covered” with snow. also says towing is not recommended in numerous Iowa counties during this time. Crews in Des Moines is working on clear blowing snow off of roads. Crews unable to deliver down salt due to very low temperatures, making the salt ineffective. See: Iowa Department of Transportation Tracks Traffic. You can view road conditions here. Multiple accidents reported in status: from noon on December 21 at 17:00 on On December 22, Iowa State Patrolmen recorded 207 accidents, 195 of which included property damage. Twelve casualties were reported. No fatal Reported injuries. soldiers also helped total of 402 motorists in This time. Winter weather hazards: Another threat is dangerous cold winds. with this storm. Temperatures are expected to drop from -20 to -40 degrees. There will be life-threatening conditions. on Thursday and Friday. latest KCCI Storm Team Prediction 8. WATCH: How to Prepare for winter weather Dangers. Travel is not recommended during a snow storm. The main threats are expected to end on Friday evening. WATCH: Winter weather patterns are explained.
AND blizzard warning is an in effect Thursday to Saturday for most of central Iowa north of Interstate 80.
Most of expected snow fell on Wednesday, but strong winds will still blow in coming days.
Somewhere between 2 and 5 inches of snow has been recorded throughout the state.
Travel:
Snow and wind will lead in very treacherous conditions for travel until Saturday morning.
Gusts of wind are possible by Thursday evening. of Wind from 40 to 45 m/s. Strong wind continues until Saturday morning with blizzards are likely.
Thursday and Friday are expected to be the worst days for travel, with slightly better conditions on Saturday.
Road conditions:
According to Iowa 511, towing currently not recommended in many counties in central and southwestern Iowa. Many roads are considered “partly covered” or “fully covered” with snow.
Iowa Department of Transportation also says towing is not recommended in numerous Iowa counties during this time.
Crews in Des Moines is working on clear blowing snow off of roads. Crews unable to deliver down salt due to very low temperatures, making the salt ineffective.
Watch: Iowa Department of Transportation Tracks Traffic
You can view road conditions here.
Multiple crashes reported in state:
From noon on December 21 at 17:00 on On December 22, Iowa State Patrolmen recorded 207 accidents, 195 of which included property damage. Twelve casualties were reported. No fatal injuries were reported.
soldiers also helped total of 402 motorists in that period of time.
Winter weather hazards:
Dangerous cold wind is another threat with this storm.
Temperatures are expected to drop from -20 to -40 degrees.
There will be life-threatening conditions on Thursday and Friday.
latest Prediction KCCI Storm Team 8.
WATCH: How to Prepare for winter weather danger.
Travel is not recommended during a snow storm. The main threats are expected to end on Friday evening.
WATCH: Winter weather patterns are explained.
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