Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY...
.The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds
are forecast to produce blizzard conditions Wednesday in the warning
area. Two inch per hour snowfall rates will be possible along with
thundersnow. Strong and damaging wind gusts are also possible.
Travel may be difficult to impossible at times.
IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>035-044-045-190615-
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Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Fonda, Gilmore City, Clear Lake, Early,
Odebolt, Lake City, Rolfe, Humboldt, Forest City, Algona, Lake
Mills, Britt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Laurens,
Kanawha, Fort Dodge, Rockwell City, Pomeroy, Pocahontas, Manly,
Carroll, Wall Lake, Estherville, Emmetsburg, Lake View,
Northwood, Denison, Mason City, Schaller, Manson, and Garner
306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of west central, north central and central Iowa.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong
winds could cause tree damage, especially if snow accumulates on
the 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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY...
.The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds
are forecast to produce blizzard conditions Wednesday in the warning
area. Two inch per hour snowfall rates will be possible along with
thundersnow. Strong and damaging wind gusts are also possible.
Travel may be difficult to impossible at times.
IAZ026-036-046-057-190615-
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/O.EXA.KDMX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0300Z/
Franklin-Hamilton-Greene-Audubon-
Including the cities of Exira, Jefferson, Webster City, Hampton,
and Audubon
306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with highest amounts in the
northwest portions of the counties. Winds gusting as high as 60
mph.
* WHERE...Hamilton, Franklin, Audubon, and Greene Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening
commutes. 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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
526 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...HEAVIEST SNOW SHIFTING SOUTH WITH WINTER STORM...
.The narrow band of heavier snow has shifted south, and the gradient
has tightened up. As a result, areas across central Minnesota will
see less snow, so the Blizzard Warning was replaced with a Winter
Weather Advisory for Le Sueur, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Rice, and
Goodhue counties.
Areas to the south and east of those counties have a higher chance
of seeing whiteout conditions from heavy snow and strong wind, so a
blizzard warning remains in effect for those locations. In Pepin and
Eau Claire Counties, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect.
As for timing, snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will develop
Wednesday morning and last into early Wednesday afternoon. Northwest
winds of 30 to 40 mph will accompany the snow, with occasional gusts
near 45 mph along I-90.
MNZ084-085-091>093-190630-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea, Blue Earth,
Fairmont, and Waseca
526 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 8 inches and north winds gusting 35 to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele, and Waseca Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning and evening commutes. 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. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
230 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
IAZ043-055-056-069-NEZ015-033-034-043>045-050>053-065-066-078-088-
191200-
/O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.250319T0900Z-250320T0300Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Thurston-Cuming-Burt-Colfax-
Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-
Saline-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Harlan, Fairbury, Lyons, Ashland, Logan,
Woodbine, Seward, Pender, Wilber, Bellevue, Winnebago, David
City, Missouri Valley, Lincoln, Dunlap, Wahoo, Onawa, Mapleton,
Papillion, Yutan, Milford, La Vista, Omaha, Tekamah, Decatur,
Blair, Council Bluffs, Crete, Walthill, Macy, Fremont, Wisner,
Oakland, Schuyler, and West Point
230 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to below 1/4
mile at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday
morning and evening commutes. Winds will be strong enough to cause
damage to trees and power lines with potential for power outages.
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. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
230 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
NEZ067-068-089-191200-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WW.Y.0015.250319T1500Z-250320T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.250319T0900Z-250320T0300Z/
Cass-Otoe-Gage-
Including the cities of Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, and Beatrice
230 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.
* WHERE...Cass, Gage, and Otoe Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to below 1/4
mile at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday
morning and evening commutes. Winds will be strong enough to cause
damage to trees and power lines with potential for power outages.
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. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
216 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...IMPACTFUL WINTER STORM WEDNESDAY...
.A narrow band of heavy, wet snow and very strong winds will
accompany a late winter storm for Wednesday. Currently, the band
looks to primarily impact portion of southeast Minnesota into north
central Wisconsin with 8 plus inches. In addition, strong north
winds will gust from 35 to 55 mph. When coupled with the heaviest
snow rates, white out to near white out conditions could be realized.
IAZ008-MNZ086-087-094-095-190515-
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/O.NEW.KARX.BZ.W.0002.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/
Mitchell-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Austin, Preston, Rochester, Dodge Center,
and Osage
216 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around
a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Mitchell County. In Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore,
Mower, and Olmsted Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. 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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
153 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
IAZ003-013-014-020>022-031-032-MNZ090-NEZ013-014-190500-
/O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0003.250319T0900Z-250320T0000Z/
Dickinson-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-
Jackson-Dixon-Dakota-
Including the cities of Holstein, Ida Grove, Sanborn, Ponca,
Cherokee, Spirit Lake, Le Mars, Arnolds Park, South Sioux City,
Spencer, Sheldon, Storm Lake, Hartley, Wakefield, Allen, Sioux
City, Battle Creek, Jackson, Milford, and Lakefield
153 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, isolated higher amounts.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, and northeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Very
strong winds could cause extensive 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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