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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1056 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...STRONG WINDS, SNOW, AND FALLING TEMPERATURES LEADING TO
HAZARDOUS TRAVEL TODAY...

.Strong winds combined with bands of snow moving through central into
northern Iowa are producing sharp drops in visibility. Heaviest snow
amounts are expected in northern Iowa, as snow will continue the
longest in these areas, resulting in prolonged periods of blizzard
conditions. Farther south into north central and central Iowa, rain
will transition to snow as temperatures drop below freezing,
resulting in re-freeze potential. Similarly, bursts of snow will
lead to short durations of visibility under a mile, which combined
with freezing roads could make travel dangerous. Accumulations will
be less in the Advisory areas, with visibility drops only present
with falling snow.

IAZ004>007-015>017-024>028-290300-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-
Including the cities of Clarksville, Emmetsburg, Allison,
Estherville, Humboldt, Waverly, Algona, Shell Rock, Dumont,
Parkersburg, Britt, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Lake Mills,
Aplington, Hampton, Clarion, Forest City, Mason City, Garner,
Greene, Kanawha, Manly, Belmond, and Northwood
1056 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
  3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Much of northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.

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

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.

&&

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IAZ057>062-070>073-290000-
/O.EXB.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251229T0000Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-
Warren-
Including the cities of Bayard, Guthrie Center, Audubon,
Greenfield, Panora, Exira, Atlantic, Des Moines, Fontanelle,
Carlisle, Newton, Norwalk, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Adel,
Casey, Perry, Grinnell, Waukee, Adair, and Stuart
1056 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central Iowa.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

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IAZ023-035>039-047>050-290300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/
Pocahontas-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Marshalltown, Fort Dodge, Grundy Center,
Eldora, Reinbeck, Gladbrook, Waterloo, Rolfe, Laurens, Cedar
Falls, Conrad, Tama, Wellsburg, Boone, Webster City, Traer,
Pocahontas, Fonda, Ames, Iowa Falls, Ackley, Gilmore City,
Dysart, Toledo, and Dike
1056 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to
  3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting
  as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central into north central and northeast Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning 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 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

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IAZ033-034-044>046-290300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Including the cities of Early, Lake City, Lake View, Schaller,
Denison, Manson, Pomeroy, Carroll, Sac City, Odebolt, Wall Lake,
Jefferson, and Rockwell City
1056 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, and Sac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

Dodson