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Johnston, Iowa
Joined June 2012
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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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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Be careful when driving in the snow. #iawx
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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❄️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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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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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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