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

IAZ015-024>028-281945-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.251228T1500Z-251229T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KDMX.BZ.W.0005.251228T1500Z-251229T1500Z/
Palo Alto-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-
Including the cities of Dumont, Aplington, Clarksville, Allison,
Eagle Grove, Waverly, Parkersburg, Shell Rock, Greene, Humboldt,
Hampton, Clarion, Emmetsburg, and Belmond
345 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
  Winds gusts over 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Much of northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become nearly impossible due to
  whiteout conditions and blowing and drifting of snow.

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>007-016-017-281945-
/O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0005.251228T1500Z-251229T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Including the cities of Lake Mills, Garner, Manly, Forest City,
Mason City, Kanawha, Algona, Northwood, Estherville, Clear Lake,
and Britt
345 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 2 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
  Winds gusts over 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Much of northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become nearly impossible due to
  whiteout conditions and blowing and drifting of snow.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ047>050-281945-
/O.EXB.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.251228T1500Z-251229T1500Z/
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Toledo, Tama, Ames, Boone, Traer, Dysart,
Gladbrook, and Marshalltown
345 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM
CST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ046-281945-
/O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.251228T1500Z-251229T1200Z/
Greene-
Including the cities of Jefferson
345 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Greene County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

IAZ023-035>039-281945-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.251228T1500Z-251229T1500Z/
Pocahontas-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, Dike, Eldora,
Laurens, Gilmore City, Reinbeck, Waterloo, Wellsburg, Rolfe,
Pocahontas, Conrad, Ackley, Cedar Falls, Fonda, Webster City, and
Fort Dodge
345 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9
AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

$$

IAZ033-034-044-045-281945-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0022.251228T1500Z-251229T1200Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Carroll, Rockwell City, Sac City, Early,
Manson, Odebolt, Pomeroy, Wall Lake, Lake View, Schaller, Lake
City, and Denison
345 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

Jimenez