Area Police Reports

...Major Winter Storm Monday and Monday Night..

.A significant winter storm is expected to impact much of central
and southern Iowa Monday and Monday night. Snow possibly becoming
a wintry mix at times, will begin across far southern Iowa late
tonight then will expand north into central Iowa during the day
Monday. Heavy snowfall rates are likely with this storm, in
particular, during Monday afternoon and will result in widespread
moderate to heavy snow. Increasing northeast wind may gust over
30 mph at times and will cause moderate blowing and drifting.
Some uncertainty remains on the north edge of the snow band,
where a sharp gradient in snow totals is likely.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO
6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 8 to 12 inches with locally higher. Highest
amounts will be over southern Iowa.

* WHERE...Parts of central and southern Iowa along and south of
Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Blowing snow and intense snowfall rates could significantly
reduce visibility and cause moderate drifting in near whiteout
conditions. The hazardous conditions will significantly impact
the Monday evening commute.

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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