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2025 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Blizzard (BZ) Warning (W) Number 2

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222 
WWUS43 KDMX 041751
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1151 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY WITH INTENSE WINDS 
AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system is set to affect Iowa later today 
through tonight into Wednesday. Rain will quickly change to snow 
from northwest Iowa to southeast Iowa overnight as winds intensify 
from the northwest and become strong with gusts near or above 60 
mph. The combination of these winds with falling snow will cause 
significant visibility reductions with a period of blizzard 
conditions expected. Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout 
conditions, particularly in open, rural areas, will make travel 
dangerous at times tonight into at least a part of Wednesday 
morning. Even as the falling snow ends, blowing snow and visibility 
restrictions may persist. Conditions are expected to gradually 
improve later Wednesday as the winds slowly decrease.

IAZ004>007-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>046-057-058-070-050400-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0003.250305T0300Z-250305T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0300Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-
Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-
Including the cities of Fonda, Early, Britt, Pomeroy, Manly,
Odebolt, Wall Lake, Denison, Eagle Grove, Garner, Schaller,
Gilmore City, Lake City, Clarion, Rolfe, Sac City, Casey,
Rockwell City, Forest City, Jefferson, Exira, Guthrie Center,
Audubon, Northwood, Kanawha, Humboldt, Atlantic, Carroll, Manson,
Belmond, Laurens, Bayard, Fort Dodge, Pocahontas, Estherville,
Algona, Emmetsburg, Panora, Lake Mills, and Lake View
1151 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 6 inches with a few higher amounts near the 
  Minnesota border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north-central into central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and  
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ017-026>028-036>039-047>049-059-060-071>073-081>083-092>094-
050400-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0003.250305T0300Z-250305T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black
Hawk-Boone-Story-Marshall-Dallas-Polk-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-
Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Mason City, Dike, Eldora, Waterloo,
Wellsburg, Carlisle, Stuart, Clarksville, Waverly, Grundy Center,
New Market, Iowa Falls, Earlham, Clear Lake, Boone, Osceola,
Hampton, Conrad, Marshalltown, Adel, Corning, Winterset,
Parkersburg, Lamoni, Fontanelle, Aplington, Bedford, Reinbeck,
Cedar Falls, Waukee, Creston, Webster City, Indianola, Norwalk,
Mount Ayr, Dumont, Leon, Lenox, Shell Rock, Perry, Allison,
Greenfield, Greene, Des Moines, Adair, Ackley, and Ames
1151 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, south central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ061-074-084-050400-
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Jasper-Marion-Lucas-
Including the cities of Knoxville, Newton, Pella, and Chariton
1151 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up 
  to two inches. Winds gusting as high as around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Lucas, and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and  
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

Fowle
811 
WWUS43 KDMX 042050
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY WITH INTENSE WINDS 
AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa tonight 
into Wednesday. Rain will quickly change to snow from northwest Iowa 
to southeast Iowa overnight as winds intensify from the northwest 
and become strong with gusts near or above 60 mph. The combination 
of these winds with falling snow will cause significant visibility 
reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected. Blowing 
and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly in open, 
rural areas, will make travel dangerous at times tonight into at 
least a part of Wednesday morning. Even as the falling snow ends, 
blowing snow and visibility restrictions may persist. Conditions are 
expected to gradually improve later Wednesday as the winds slowly 
decrease.

IAZ004>007-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>046-057-058-070-050700-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0300Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-
Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-
Including the cities of Denison, Emmetsburg, Lake Mills, Fort
Dodge, Jefferson, Belmond, Atlantic, Gilmore City, Lake City,
Odebolt, Exira, Kanawha, Early, Clarion, Manly, Manson, Humboldt,
Algona, Fonda, Rockwell City, Guthrie Center, Laurens, Schaller,
Sac City, Lake View, Carroll, Wall Lake, Casey, Forest City,
Rolfe, Audubon, Bayard, Britt, Estherville, Northwood,
Pocahontas, Pomeroy, Garner, Eagle Grove, and Panora
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches with a few higher amounts near the 
  Minnesota border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to 
  falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and potential power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ017-026>028-036>039-047>049-059-060-071>073-081>083-092>094-
050700-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black
Hawk-Boone-Story-Marshall-Dallas-Polk-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-
Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Creston, Boone, Dike, Perry, Reinbeck,
Osceola, Wellsburg, Adel, Hampton, Conrad, Greenfield, Allison,
Norwalk, Grundy Center, Waukee, Cedar Falls, Webster City,
Winterset, Fontanelle, Marshalltown, Clarksville, Ames, Shell
Rock, Ackley, Bedford, Clear Lake, Stuart, Waterloo, Waverly,
Carlisle, Des Moines, Parkersburg, Eldora, Adair, Aplington,
Lenox, Leon, Greene, Mount Ayr, Earlham, Iowa Falls, Indianola,
Mason City, Lamoni, Dumont, New Market, and Corning
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to 
  falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and a few power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ061-074-084-050700-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Jasper-Marion-Lucas-
Including the cities of Knoxville, Pella, Chariton, and Newton
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Lucas, and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-085-086-095>097-050700-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.250305T0900Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville, Dysart, Ottumwa, Seymour,
Albia, Oskaloosa, Humeston, Tama, Bloomfield, Corydon, Allerton,
Toledo, Gladbrook, Traer, and Grinnell
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities below one half mile are expected when snow 
  is falling and may produce near blizzard conditions at times.  
  Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

Cogil
817 
WWUS43 KDMX 050327
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY WITH INTENSE WINDS 
AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa tonight 
into Wednesday. Snow has already started over parts of western Iowa. 
The rain will quickly change to snow into central Iowa over the next 
several hours.  The wind will continue to intensify from the 
northwest and become strong with gusts near or above 60 mph. The 
combination of these winds with falling snow will cause significant 
visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected. 
Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly in 
open, rural areas, will make travel dangerous at times tonight into 
at least a part of Wednesday morning. Even as the falling snow ends, 
blowing snow and visibility restrictions may persist. Conditions are 
expected to gradually improve later Wednesday as the winds slowly 
decrease.

IAZ004>007-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>046-057-058-070-051330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-
Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-
Including the cities of Rolfe, Forest City, Early, Humboldt,
Pomeroy, Lake Mills, Odebolt, Audubon, Clarion, Estherville,
Emmetsburg, Atlantic, Guthrie Center, Wall Lake, Manly, Lake
View, Schaller, Exira, Casey, Eagle Grove, Pocahontas, Denison,
Gilmore City, Laurens, Algona, Rockwell City, Garner, Fonda,
Bayard, Carroll, Northwood, Manson, Panora, Sac City, Jefferson,
Britt, Fort Dodge, Kanawha, Lake City, and Belmond
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches with a few higher amounts near the 
  Minnesota border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, southwest, 
  and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to 
  falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and potential power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ017-026>028-036>039-047>049-059-060-071>073-081>083-092>094-
051330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black
Hawk-Boone-Story-Marshall-Dallas-Polk-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-
Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Winterset, Hampton, Greene, Ackley,
Reinbeck, Norwalk, Leon, Waukee, Marshalltown, Des Moines, Lenox,
Ames, Earlham, Indianola, Adel, Lamoni, Clear Lake, Mount Ayr,
Clarksville, Corning, Adair, Boone, Stuart, Dike, Cedar Falls,
Iowa Falls, Shell Rock, Allison, Conrad, Webster City, Dumont,
Greenfield, Fontanelle, New Market, Waverly, Mason City, Eldora,
Parkersburg, Bedford, Grundy Center, Waterloo, Wellsburg, Perry,
Creston, Aplington, Osceola, and Carlisle
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, south 
  central, and southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to 
  falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and a few power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ061-074-084-051330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Jasper-Marion-Lucas-
Including the cities of Pella, Chariton, Knoxville, and Newton
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Lucas, and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-085-086-095>097-051330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.250305T0900Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Allerton, Humeston, Corydon, Oskaloosa,
Centerville, Seymour, Tama, Bloomfield, Gladbrook, Traer, Toledo,
Grinnell, Dysart, Ottumwa, and Albia
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities below one half mile are expected when snow 
  is falling and may produce near blizzard conditions at times.  
  Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

Donavon
934 
WWUS43 KDMX 050910
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
310 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY WITH INTENSE WINDS AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa today. 
Strong northwest winds will persist for much of the day, with gusts 
to 50-65 mph at times, before diminishing late. With snow still 
falling across much of the area this morning, blizzard conditions 
will continue until the snow gradually ends from west to east by 
this afternoon. Even then, the strong winds will continue to blow 
snow around prolonging difficult travel conditions.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>061-070>074-081>084-
092>094-051915-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Cass-
Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-
Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Manson, Newton, Winterset, Aplington,
Odebolt, Denison, New Market, Perry, Humboldt, Boone, Ames,
Northwood, Norwalk, Dumont, Atlantic, Adair, Mason City, Wall
Lake, Greenfield, Carlisle, Lenox, Waukee, Rolfe, Reinbeck,
Waterloo, Fonda, Emmetsburg, Bedford, Audubon, Allison, Ackley,
Webster City, Schaller, Hampton, Guthrie Center, Lake Mills,
Exira, Rockwell City, Casey, Cedar Falls, Earlham, Garner,
Algona, Laurens, Fort Dodge, Wellsburg, Conrad, Pocahontas, Dike,
Adel, Bayard, Clarksville, Pella, Stuart, Britt, Eagle Grove,
Shell Rock, Knoxville, Des Moines, Pomeroy, Kanawha, Osceola,
Early, Panora, Sac City, Carroll, Lake View, Lamoni, Iowa Falls,
Clarion, Estherville, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Lake City,
Eldora, Mount Ayr, Parkersburg, Forest City, Indianola,
Fontanelle, Chariton, Jefferson, Manly, Leon, Greene, Corning,
Clear Lake, Belmond, Waverly, Creston, and Gilmore City
310 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Most of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-085-086-095>097-051915-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Traer, Toledo, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa,
Corydon, Humeston, Dysart, Gladbrook, Allerton, Grinnell,
Seymour, Albia, Tama, Centerville, and Bloomfield
310 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities below one half mile are expected when snow 
  is falling and may produce near blizzard conditions at times.  
  Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

Lee
407 
WWUS43 KDMX 051833
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY WITH INTENSE WINDS AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa today. 
Strong northwest winds will persist for much of the day, with gusts 
to 50-65 mph at times, before diminishing late. Snow continues to 
gradually diminish, but the strong winds continue to blow snow 
around keeping visibilities degraded and travel difficult.

IAZ070>074-081>084-092>094-051945-
/O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-
Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Lamoni, Indianola, Stuart, Lenox,
Creston, Chariton, Leon, New Market, Knoxville, Adair, Bedford,
Winterset, Carlisle, Osceola, Atlantic, Fontanelle, Pella,
Earlham, Mount Ayr, Norwalk, Greenfield, and Corning
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Conditions continue to improve this afternoon with visibilities 
rising or unrestricted. Patchy blowing snow may continue at times 
causing continued slick spots on roads. Travel conditions may remain 
difficult for the next several hours.

$$

IAZ095-051945-
/O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Wayne-
Including the cities of Allerton, Corydon, Humeston, and Seymour
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions continue to improve this afternoon with snow ending and 
visibilities rising or unrestricted. Patchy blowing snow may 
continue at times causing continued slick spots on roads. Travel 
conditions may remain difficult for the next several hours.

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>061-052100-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Including the cities of Lake Mills, Reinbeck, Clear Lake, Fort
Dodge, Lake View, Greene, Schaller, Manson, Conrad, Fonda,
Parkersburg, Garner, Odebolt, Adel, Shell Rock, Rockwell City,
Jefferson, Des Moines, Waterloo, Eagle Grove, Sac City, Pomeroy,
Aplington, Exira, Casey, Belmond, Manly, Eldora, Rolfe, Hampton,
Ackley, Britt, Clarion, Waverly, Marshalltown, Cedar Falls,
Early, Gilmore City, Carroll, Lake City, Panora, Wellsburg,
Boone, Northwood, Wall Lake, Forest City, Denison, Allison,
Humboldt, Mason City, Dumont, Webster City, Audubon, Dike,
Waukee, Emmetsburg, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, Algona, Ames,
Estherville, Clarksville, Guthrie Center, Perry, Kanawha, Newton,
Laurens, Pocahontas, and Bayard
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Most of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-085-086-096-097-052100-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Gladbrook, Dysart, Tama,
Ottumwa, Bloomfield, Toledo, Traer, Grinnell, Albia, and
Centerville
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a trace. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  reduce visibilities at times. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$
585 
WWUS43 KDMX 052026
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
226 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>061-060000-
/O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Including the cities of Lake Mills, Reinbeck, Clear Lake, Fort
Dodge, Lake View, Greene, Schaller, Manson, Conrad, Fonda,
Parkersburg, Garner, Odebolt, Adel, Shell Rock, Rockwell City,
Jefferson, Des Moines, Waterloo, Eagle Grove, Sac City, Pomeroy,
Aplington, Exira, Casey, Belmond, Manly, Eldora, Rolfe, Hampton,
Ackley, Britt, Clarion, Waverly, Marshalltown, Cedar Falls,
Early, Gilmore City, Carroll, Lake City, Panora, Wellsburg,
Boone, Northwood, Wall Lake, Forest City, Denison, Allison,
Humboldt, Mason City, Dumont, Webster City, Audubon, Dike,
Waukee, Emmetsburg, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, Algona, Ames,
Estherville, Clarksville, Guthrie Center, Perry, Kanawha, Newton,
Laurens, Pocahontas, and Bayard
226 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Most of central into northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  reduce visibilities at times. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ075-085-086-096-097-052130-
/O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Bloomfield, Ottumwa, Albia,
and Centerville
226 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions continue to improve this afternoon. Patchy blowing snow 
may occur at times with slick spots on roads impacting travel for 
the next several hours.


$$

IAZ050-062-060000-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Gladbrook, Dysart, Tama, Toledo, Traer,
and Grinnell
226 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Poweshiek and Tama Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  reduce visibilities at times. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$
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222 
WWUS43 KDMX 041751
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1151 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY WITH INTENSE WINDS 
AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system is set to affect Iowa later today 
through tonight into Wednesday. Rain will quickly change to snow 
from northwest Iowa to southeast Iowa overnight as winds intensify 
from the northwest and become strong with gusts near or above 60 
mph. The combination of these winds with falling snow will cause 
significant visibility reductions with a period of blizzard 
conditions expected. Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout 
conditions, particularly in open, rural areas, will make travel 
dangerous at times tonight into at least a part of Wednesday 
morning. Even as the falling snow ends, blowing snow and visibility 
restrictions may persist. Conditions are expected to gradually 
improve later Wednesday as the winds slowly decrease.

IAZ004>007-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>046-057-058-070-050400-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0003.250305T0300Z-250305T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0300Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-
Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-
Including the cities of Fonda, Early, Britt, Pomeroy, Manly,
Odebolt, Wall Lake, Denison, Eagle Grove, Garner, Schaller,
Gilmore City, Lake City, Clarion, Rolfe, Sac City, Casey,
Rockwell City, Forest City, Jefferson, Exira, Guthrie Center,
Audubon, Northwood, Kanawha, Humboldt, Atlantic, Carroll, Manson,
Belmond, Laurens, Bayard, Fort Dodge, Pocahontas, Estherville,
Algona, Emmetsburg, Panora, Lake Mills, and Lake View
1151 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 6 inches with a few higher amounts near the 
  Minnesota border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north-central into central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and  
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ017-026>028-036>039-047>049-059-060-071>073-081>083-092>094-
050400-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0003.250305T0300Z-250305T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black
Hawk-Boone-Story-Marshall-Dallas-Polk-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-
Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Mason City, Dike, Eldora, Waterloo,
Wellsburg, Carlisle, Stuart, Clarksville, Waverly, Grundy Center,
New Market, Iowa Falls, Earlham, Clear Lake, Boone, Osceola,
Hampton, Conrad, Marshalltown, Adel, Corning, Winterset,
Parkersburg, Lamoni, Fontanelle, Aplington, Bedford, Reinbeck,
Cedar Falls, Waukee, Creston, Webster City, Indianola, Norwalk,
Mount Ayr, Dumont, Leon, Lenox, Shell Rock, Perry, Allison,
Greenfield, Greene, Des Moines, Adair, Ackley, and Ames
1151 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, south central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ061-074-084-050400-
/O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Jasper-Marion-Lucas-
Including the cities of Knoxville, Newton, Pella, and Chariton
1151 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up 
  to two inches. Winds gusting as high as around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Lucas, and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and  
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

Fowle
Permalink to 202503042050-KDMX-WWUS43-WSWDMX
811 
WWUS43 KDMX 042050
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY WITH INTENSE WINDS 
AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa tonight 
into Wednesday. Rain will quickly change to snow from northwest Iowa 
to southeast Iowa overnight as winds intensify from the northwest 
and become strong with gusts near or above 60 mph. The combination 
of these winds with falling snow will cause significant visibility 
reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected. Blowing 
and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly in open, 
rural areas, will make travel dangerous at times tonight into at 
least a part of Wednesday morning. Even as the falling snow ends, 
blowing snow and visibility restrictions may persist. Conditions are 
expected to gradually improve later Wednesday as the winds slowly 
decrease.

IAZ004>007-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>046-057-058-070-050700-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0300Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-
Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-
Including the cities of Denison, Emmetsburg, Lake Mills, Fort
Dodge, Jefferson, Belmond, Atlantic, Gilmore City, Lake City,
Odebolt, Exira, Kanawha, Early, Clarion, Manly, Manson, Humboldt,
Algona, Fonda, Rockwell City, Guthrie Center, Laurens, Schaller,
Sac City, Lake View, Carroll, Wall Lake, Casey, Forest City,
Rolfe, Audubon, Bayard, Britt, Estherville, Northwood,
Pocahontas, Pomeroy, Garner, Eagle Grove, and Panora
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches with a few higher amounts near the 
  Minnesota border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to 
  falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and potential power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ017-026>028-036>039-047>049-059-060-071>073-081>083-092>094-
050700-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black
Hawk-Boone-Story-Marshall-Dallas-Polk-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-
Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Creston, Boone, Dike, Perry, Reinbeck,
Osceola, Wellsburg, Adel, Hampton, Conrad, Greenfield, Allison,
Norwalk, Grundy Center, Waukee, Cedar Falls, Webster City,
Winterset, Fontanelle, Marshalltown, Clarksville, Ames, Shell
Rock, Ackley, Bedford, Clear Lake, Stuart, Waterloo, Waverly,
Carlisle, Des Moines, Parkersburg, Eldora, Adair, Aplington,
Lenox, Leon, Greene, Mount Ayr, Earlham, Iowa Falls, Indianola,
Mason City, Lamoni, Dumont, New Market, and Corning
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to 
  falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and a few power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ061-074-084-050700-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Jasper-Marion-Lucas-
Including the cities of Knoxville, Pella, Chariton, and Newton
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Lucas, and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-085-086-095>097-050700-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.250305T0900Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Centerville, Dysart, Ottumwa, Seymour,
Albia, Oskaloosa, Humeston, Tama, Bloomfield, Corydon, Allerton,
Toledo, Gladbrook, Traer, and Grinnell
250 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities below one half mile are expected when snow 
  is falling and may produce near blizzard conditions at times.  
  Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

Cogil
Permalink to 202503050327-KDMX-WWUS43-WSWDMX
817 
WWUS43 KDMX 050327
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY WITH INTENSE WINDS 
AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa tonight 
into Wednesday. Snow has already started over parts of western Iowa. 
The rain will quickly change to snow into central Iowa over the next 
several hours.  The wind will continue to intensify from the 
northwest and become strong with gusts near or above 60 mph. The 
combination of these winds with falling snow will cause significant 
visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected. 
Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly in 
open, rural areas, will make travel dangerous at times tonight into 
at least a part of Wednesday morning. Even as the falling snow ends, 
blowing snow and visibility restrictions may persist. Conditions are 
expected to gradually improve later Wednesday as the winds slowly 
decrease.

IAZ004>007-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>046-057-058-070-051330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-
Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-
Including the cities of Rolfe, Forest City, Early, Humboldt,
Pomeroy, Lake Mills, Odebolt, Audubon, Clarion, Estherville,
Emmetsburg, Atlantic, Guthrie Center, Wall Lake, Manly, Lake
View, Schaller, Exira, Casey, Eagle Grove, Pocahontas, Denison,
Gilmore City, Laurens, Algona, Rockwell City, Garner, Fonda,
Bayard, Carroll, Northwood, Manson, Panora, Sac City, Jefferson,
Britt, Fort Dodge, Kanawha, Lake City, and Belmond
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches with a few higher amounts near the 
  Minnesota border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, southwest, 
  and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to 
  falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and potential power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ017-026>028-036>039-047>049-059-060-071>073-081>083-092>094-
051330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black
Hawk-Boone-Story-Marshall-Dallas-Polk-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-
Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Winterset, Hampton, Greene, Ackley,
Reinbeck, Norwalk, Leon, Waukee, Marshalltown, Des Moines, Lenox,
Ames, Earlham, Indianola, Adel, Lamoni, Clear Lake, Mount Ayr,
Clarksville, Corning, Adair, Boone, Stuart, Dike, Cedar Falls,
Iowa Falls, Shell Rock, Allison, Conrad, Webster City, Dumont,
Greenfield, Fontanelle, New Market, Waverly, Mason City, Eldora,
Parkersburg, Bedford, Grundy Center, Waterloo, Wellsburg, Perry,
Creston, Aplington, Osceola, and Carlisle
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, south 
  central, and southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to drop below 1/4 mile due to 
  falling and blowing snow. Plan on poor road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and a few power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ061-074-084-051330-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.250305T0600Z-250305T2100Z/
Jasper-Marion-Lucas-
Including the cities of Pella, Chariton, Knoxville, and Newton
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Lucas, and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-085-086-095>097-051330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.250305T0900Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Allerton, Humeston, Corydon, Oskaloosa,
Centerville, Seymour, Tama, Bloomfield, Gladbrook, Traer, Toledo,
Grinnell, Dysart, Ottumwa, and Albia
927 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities below one half mile are expected when snow 
  is falling and may produce near blizzard conditions at times.  
  Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

Donavon
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934 
WWUS43 KDMX 050910
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
310 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY WITH INTENSE WINDS AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa today. 
Strong northwest winds will persist for much of the day, with gusts 
to 50-65 mph at times, before diminishing late. With snow still 
falling across much of the area this morning, blizzard conditions 
will continue until the snow gradually ends from west to east by 
this afternoon. Even then, the strong winds will continue to blow 
snow around prolonging difficult travel conditions.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>061-070>074-081>084-
092>094-051915-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Cass-
Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-
Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Manson, Newton, Winterset, Aplington,
Odebolt, Denison, New Market, Perry, Humboldt, Boone, Ames,
Northwood, Norwalk, Dumont, Atlantic, Adair, Mason City, Wall
Lake, Greenfield, Carlisle, Lenox, Waukee, Rolfe, Reinbeck,
Waterloo, Fonda, Emmetsburg, Bedford, Audubon, Allison, Ackley,
Webster City, Schaller, Hampton, Guthrie Center, Lake Mills,
Exira, Rockwell City, Casey, Cedar Falls, Earlham, Garner,
Algona, Laurens, Fort Dodge, Wellsburg, Conrad, Pocahontas, Dike,
Adel, Bayard, Clarksville, Pella, Stuart, Britt, Eagle Grove,
Shell Rock, Knoxville, Des Moines, Pomeroy, Kanawha, Osceola,
Early, Panora, Sac City, Carroll, Lake View, Lamoni, Iowa Falls,
Clarion, Estherville, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Lake City,
Eldora, Mount Ayr, Parkersburg, Forest City, Indianola,
Fontanelle, Chariton, Jefferson, Manly, Leon, Greene, Corning,
Clear Lake, Belmond, Waverly, Creston, and Gilmore City
310 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Most of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-085-086-095>097-051915-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Traer, Toledo, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa,
Corydon, Humeston, Dysart, Gladbrook, Allerton, Grinnell,
Seymour, Albia, Tama, Centerville, and Bloomfield
310 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities below one half mile are expected when snow 
  is falling and may produce near blizzard conditions at times.  
  Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

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WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY WITH INTENSE WINDS AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa today. 
Strong northwest winds will persist for much of the day, with gusts 
to 50-65 mph at times, before diminishing late. Snow continues to 
gradually diminish, but the strong winds continue to blow snow 
around keeping visibilities degraded and travel difficult.

IAZ070>074-081>084-092>094-051945-
/O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-
Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Lamoni, Indianola, Stuart, Lenox,
Creston, Chariton, Leon, New Market, Knoxville, Adair, Bedford,
Winterset, Carlisle, Osceola, Atlantic, Fontanelle, Pella,
Earlham, Mount Ayr, Norwalk, Greenfield, and Corning
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Conditions continue to improve this afternoon with visibilities 
rising or unrestricted. Patchy blowing snow may continue at times 
causing continued slick spots on roads. Travel conditions may remain 
difficult for the next several hours.

$$

IAZ095-051945-
/O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Wayne-
Including the cities of Allerton, Corydon, Humeston, and Seymour
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions continue to improve this afternoon with snow ending and 
visibilities rising or unrestricted. Patchy blowing snow may 
continue at times causing continued slick spots on roads. Travel 
conditions may remain difficult for the next several hours.

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>061-052100-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Including the cities of Lake Mills, Reinbeck, Clear Lake, Fort
Dodge, Lake View, Greene, Schaller, Manson, Conrad, Fonda,
Parkersburg, Garner, Odebolt, Adel, Shell Rock, Rockwell City,
Jefferson, Des Moines, Waterloo, Eagle Grove, Sac City, Pomeroy,
Aplington, Exira, Casey, Belmond, Manly, Eldora, Rolfe, Hampton,
Ackley, Britt, Clarion, Waverly, Marshalltown, Cedar Falls,
Early, Gilmore City, Carroll, Lake City, Panora, Wellsburg,
Boone, Northwood, Wall Lake, Forest City, Denison, Allison,
Humboldt, Mason City, Dumont, Webster City, Audubon, Dike,
Waukee, Emmetsburg, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, Algona, Ames,
Estherville, Clarksville, Guthrie Center, Perry, Kanawha, Newton,
Laurens, Pocahontas, and Bayard
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Most of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-085-086-096-097-052100-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Gladbrook, Dysart, Tama,
Ottumwa, Bloomfield, Toledo, Traer, Grinnell, Albia, and
Centerville
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a trace. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  reduce visibilities at times. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$
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WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
226 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>061-060000-
/O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Including the cities of Lake Mills, Reinbeck, Clear Lake, Fort
Dodge, Lake View, Greene, Schaller, Manson, Conrad, Fonda,
Parkersburg, Garner, Odebolt, Adel, Shell Rock, Rockwell City,
Jefferson, Des Moines, Waterloo, Eagle Grove, Sac City, Pomeroy,
Aplington, Exira, Casey, Belmond, Manly, Eldora, Rolfe, Hampton,
Ackley, Britt, Clarion, Waverly, Marshalltown, Cedar Falls,
Early, Gilmore City, Carroll, Lake City, Panora, Wellsburg,
Boone, Northwood, Wall Lake, Forest City, Denison, Allison,
Humboldt, Mason City, Dumont, Webster City, Audubon, Dike,
Waukee, Emmetsburg, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, Algona, Ames,
Estherville, Clarksville, Guthrie Center, Perry, Kanawha, Newton,
Laurens, Pocahontas, and Bayard
226 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Most of central into northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  reduce visibilities at times. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ075-085-086-096-097-052130-
/O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Bloomfield, Ottumwa, Albia,
and Centerville
226 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions continue to improve this afternoon. Patchy blowing snow 
may occur at times with slick spots on roads impacting travel for 
the next several hours.


$$

IAZ050-062-060000-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Gladbrook, Dysart, Tama, Toledo, Traer,
and Grinnell
226 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Poweshiek and Tama Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  reduce visibilities at times. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

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