Winter Weather Advisories for North Iowa Friday (02.18)Evening

The National Weather Services in LaCrosse and Des Moines have issued Winter Weather Advisories in effect until 10 p.m. Friday (02.18)

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
216 PM CST Fri Feb 18 2022

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-190400-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220219T0400Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City,
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin,
and Preston
216 PM CST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A period of snow showers and blowing snow expected with
  the potential for brief visibility reductions below a quarter of
  a mile in any falling snow. Total snow accumulations of less
  than one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa,
511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
235 PM CST Fri Feb 18 2022

...Windy by Afternoon with Snow Squalls Possible...

.A cold front is expected to enter northern Iowa this afternoon
and move through the remainder of the state by early this
evening. Strong wind gusts and snow showers are expected to
accompany its passage. The stronger snow showers may produce
squalls with brief but intense snow rates and low visibilities.

IAZ004>007-016-017-025>028-037>039-050-190400-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220219T0400Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-
Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Tama-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City,
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City,
Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg,
Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont,
Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck,
Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Tama, Toledo,
Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook
235 PM CST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong gusty winds and snow showers. Total snow
  accumulation less than an inch, but winds gusting from 35 to
  50 mph. Brief, but intense snow rates and very low
  visibilities may accompany any stronger snow showers and
  squalls.

* WHERE...Portions of northern and northeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CST this evening.
  Peak winds 4 pm to 8 pm.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions and low visibilities
  at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 5 1 1 app or
dial 5 1 1.