ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Quinn Grubbs, Exira-EHK

...Major Winter Storm into Tonight...

.A major winter storm will continue to impact much of central and
southern Iowa into tonight, with some snow possibly lingering
through midday Tuesday. Very heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour will occur into this 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 NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to
12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered roads and low visibilities.
Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and
drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are
possible with travel not recommended in many locations.

* 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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