If You Must Travel, Be Prepared for Extreme Winter Weather 

Alternative driving plans are being recommended by the National Weather Service (NWS) in advance of a winter storm that will bear down on north Iowa Wednesday through Friday. 

If you must travel, be prepared, which Trooper Tom Williams, with the Cedar Falls office of the Iowa State Patrol, says includes having good tires and wiper blades on your vehicle and proper supplies in your vehicle.

If you are unfortunate to have your vehicle leave the roadway and become stuck, Williams advises contacting authorities right away for help, but plan on being patient.

Williams also encourages motorists to heed travel warnings.

Williams adds to also be sure to check road conditions in advance through www.511ia.org or on the Iowa 511 app.