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...Major Winter Storm Today and Tonight..

.A major winter storm will impact much of central and southern
Iowa today and tonight, with some snow possibly lingering through
midday Tuesday. Snow has already entered southwest Iowa this
morning and will expand north into central Iowa by midday. Very
heavy snowfall rates near 2 inches per hour are likely this
afternoon and evening, leading to heavy accumulations over a short
period of time. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30 mph
will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of snowfall
amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where much
less snow totals are possible over a short distance.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 13
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning
to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility
and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout conditions
are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly impact the
Monday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This may be a historic event with snow
amounts of this magnitude only occurring once every 15 to 20
years. For example, in Des Moines there have only been nine 12
inch daily snowfalls since 1884.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1
1.

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