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

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

.Strong northwesterly winds with gusts over 55 mph continue to
produce dangerous travel conditions in northern and north central
Iowa today as both falling and freshly fallen snow continues to blow
around. Visibilities of a quarter mile or less have been common in
these areas. Additional rounds of snowfall through the afternoon and
evening will prolong these deteriorated conditions, with strong
winds expected to continue into Monday morning. Freezing
temperatures have now switched snow over to rain in central and
south central Iowa, leading to slushy and slick roadways. Additional
snowfall tracking from west to east over this area, as well as gusty
winds, will continue to impact travel, especially on rural and
untreated roads.

IAZ023-035>039-290600-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/
Pocahontas-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Fort Dodge, Rolfe, Laurens, Wellsburg,
Fonda, Cedar Falls, Conrad, Iowa Falls, Ackley, Gilmore City,
Webster City, Grundy Center, Eldora, Reinbeck, Waterloo, Dike,
and Pocahontas
148 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to
  3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern and north central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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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IAZ033-034-290600-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-
Including the cities of Early, Lake City, Lake View, Schaller,
Manson, Pomeroy, Sac City, Odebolt, Wall Lake, and Rockwell City
148 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Calhoun and Sac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-024>028-290600-
/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
148 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Much of northern into north central 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.

&&

$$

IAZ057>062-070>073-290600-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/
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
148 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ044>046-290600-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251229T1200Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Carroll, and Denison
148 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Carroll, Crawford, and Greene 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.

&&

$$

IAZ047>050-290600-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Marshalltown, Ames, Boone, Dysart,
Gladbrook, Toledo, Traer, and Tama
148 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Boone, Marshall, Story, and Tama Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

Dodson