All of Iowa, Winter Weather

Blizzard of 2009:The Beginning

Snow has overspread the state this morning. Most of it is remaining light with a few moderate bursts at times. Winter Storm Warnings will go into effect this morning across most of the state. Snow will remain light to moderate throughout the daylight hours with intensity increasing toward sunset. Tonight into Wednesday morning will be the main time for the heaviest snow and the beginning of the strong winds. Accumulations still are holding at 6-12+ inches across most of the state. Higher amounts will be possible in areas that receive thunder and lightning mixed in. Those locations could see accumulations over a foot. An area forecast discussion out of Des Moines this morning mentioned 14-16 inches in those areas that do get thunder and lightning with the snow. Road conditions this morning across the state are partly to completely covered in snow, if you have to travel this morning, be careful and drive slowly.