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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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Updated forecast snowfall totals. We shifted the heavier amounts south. Widespread snow totals of at least 2-5 inches expected across the northern half of Iowa. A band of higher totals may be as high as 8 inches. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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Winter Storm Warning has been expanded south to include more locations along US 30 corridor such as Boone, Ames and Marshalltown. Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for other portions of the state through tonight as well. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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Be careful when driving in the snow. #iawx
@iowastatepatrol
Iowa State Patrol
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Did you know…The majority of crashes can happen in 2" or less. Stay infomed with road conditions at https://t.co/QoHJUUwob0! Buckle Up, Put the Phone Down, & Slow Down #iawx #BeWeatherAware
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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400pm--snow is pushing through central Iowa. Be alert for rapidly deteriorating travel conditions. Drive for the conditions. Find the latest road condition information from the Iowa DOT 511 app or the Iowa DOT 511 website at https://t.co/jZeMAruyjs. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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Widespread snow totals of at least 2-5 inches are expected across the northern half of Iowa. A band of higher totals is expected mainly in north central Iowa. Amounts there may be as high as 8 inches. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of northern Iowa through tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for other portions of the state through tonight as well. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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Colder temperatures will filter into our region behind the weather system as it departs tonight into Sunday. Wind chill values will be as low as -5 to -15 Sunday morning and Monday morning. Warmer temperatures are expected during the day Monday. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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150pm--snow is spreading into parts of central Iowa. You can see road condition information from the Iowa DOT 511 app or the 511 website at https://t.co/jZeMAruyjs. The app and website also include real-time information about accidents, road closures and traffic cameras. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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1125am--snow is falling across western Iowa. You can see road condition information from the Iowa DOT 511 app or the Iowa DOT 511 website at https://t.co/BXxaiyoOlu. The app and website also include real-time information about accidents, road closures and traffic cameras. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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Heaviest snow will fall from 6pm-midnight. Plan for hazardous travel this evening and check road conditions before heading out! #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
11 hours
Moderate to heavy snow will spread across northern and central IA this afternoon and tonight. Northern IA will see the heaviest snow, though the band may still shift slightly.
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
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A band of moderate to heavy snow will fall across north central Iowa this weekend where widespread 2-5" of snow is forecast. Local amounts up to 8" possible. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
1 day
Snow will begin to move into central Iowa after 2pm Saturday afternoon, peaking between 6pm and Midnight, then exiting by 3am Sunday. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
1 day
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of north central Iowa. 4-6" of snow expected and isolated totals up to 8 inches. The snow will be light and fluffy, increasing the risk of blowing and drifting snow Sunday night. Plan ahead for hazardous travel! #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
1 day
More snow is in the forecast for #Iowa this weekend. Make sure you are prepared for traveling in it. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
1 day
Snow arrives west to east Iowa across Iowa after noon on Saturday. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
1 day
❄️Moderate to heavy snow is expected across northern and central Iowa, beginning Saturday afternoon. Heaviest snow will fall 6pm-midnight with snow tapering off Sunday morning. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
2 days
A weather system is forecast to bring snow to Iowa beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing through early Sunday morning. The heaviest snowfall is expected across northern Iowa, where amounts are likely to reach 3 to 6 inches. Travel impacts are possible. #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
2 days
It was COLD this morning! 🥶 #iawx
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@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
2 days
As expected, it is brutally cold outside this morning. Here are the current wind chill values as of 6 AM. Be sure to dress appropriately before you head out! #iowaweather
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