Blizzard, High Wind Warnings for North, Northeast Iowa Tuesday (03.04) Night Into Wednesday (03.05)

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1121 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS LATE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY...

.Rain will change to snow late tonight into early Wednesday morning
and become heavy at times. Widespread accumulating snow is expected
with totals ranging from 2 to 8 inches with the higher amounts in
southeast Minnesota. Overnight, the winds will increase and combine
with snow rates of 1 to 2 inch per hour to create blizzard
conditions for southeast Minnesota and portions of northeast Iowa.
With the timing of blowing snow and the heaviest snow rates, the
morning commute will be impacted.

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Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-
Including the cities of New Hampton, Cresco, Osage, and Charles
City
1121 AM 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 55 mph.

* WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties.

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

* 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. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In
Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1240 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

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Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Webster-
Hamilton-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Adams-
Taylor-
Including the cities of Mason City, Adair, Britt, Manly, Stuart,
New Market, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Garner, Boone, Hampton,
Clarion, Adel, Corning, Casey, Fontanelle, Bedford, Forest City,
Waukee, Jefferson, Webster City, Exira, Guthrie Center, Audubon,
Northwood, Lenox, Kanawha, Perry, Atlantic, Belmond, Greenfield,
Fort Dodge, Bayard, Panora, and Lake Mills
1240 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may not be occurring for the duration of
  the high winds.  However, when the snow is falling, near blizzard
  conditions are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1240 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

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Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-
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Including the cities of Dike, Eldora, Waterloo, Wellsburg,
Carlisle, Toledo, Clarksville, Waverly, Grundy Center, Tama,
Centerville, Iowa Falls, Earlham, Pella, Gladbrook, Osceola,
Conrad, Marshalltown, Newton, Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Corydon,
Knoxville, Humeston, Winterset, Parkersburg, Lamoni, Aplington,
Reinbeck, Cedar Falls, Creston, Chariton, Seymour, Indianola,
Albia, Dysart, Norwalk, Mount Ayr, Dumont, Leon, Shell Rock,
Bloomfield, Allison, Traer, Grinnell, Greene, Des Moines,
Allerton, Ackley, and Ames
1240 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east-central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may not be occurring for the duration of
  the high winds.  However, when the snow is falling, near blizzard
  conditions are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1121 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS LATE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY...

.Rain will change to snow late tonight into early Wednesday morning
and become heavy at times. Widespread accumulating snow is expected
with totals ranging from 2 to 8 inches with the higher amounts in
southeast Minnesota. Overnight, the winds will increase and combine
with snow rates of 1 to 2 inch per hour to create blizzard
conditions for southeast Minnesota and portions of northeast Iowa.
With the timing of blowing snow and the heaviest snow rates, the
morning commute will be impacted.

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Winneshiek-Allamakee-Houston-Vernon-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Waukon, Caledonia, and Decorah
1121 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Allamakee and Winneshiek Counties. In Minnesota,
  Houston County. In Wisconsin, Vernon County.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org
for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road
conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

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