Snow is continuing across the state, primarily east of Interstate 35. The two areas of heavier snow continue to exist from Ames to Waterloo and from Clinton to Freeport IL to Madison WI. Snowfall rates of an half inch to an inch per hour can be expected in these areas, potentially higher locally. Snow will …

Snow is continuing to push east with eastern Iowa seeing their first real impacts this evening. The western one-fourth of the state is just about completely clear of snow. The heaviest area of snow currently exists just north of the Des Moines metro with light-to-moderate snow elsewhere. Snowfall rates of an half inch to an …

Travel is now being marked as NOT ADVISED across the Des Moines metropolitan area and to points northeast into Ames, Eldora, Hampton, Waverly, and Waterloo with many roads being completely covered with snow across the northern three-fourths of the state. Please do not travel this evening unless it is an emergency – many tow bans are …

A look at the radar across the day shows clearing finally occurring in western Iowa. I would suspect the western one-third of the state will be cleared of snow by the 10:00 p.m. hour with the central one-third by 1:00 – 2:00 a.m. With the snow being cleared out, warnings and advisories have began to …

The transition from rain to snow is just about complete with likely only a few areas of rain remaining in the far south. Light snow is falling all across the state with a heavy band seen around Prairie Du Chien area. Snow is only expected to increase as the night goes on with snowfall rates of …

The latest radar this afternoon shows a large swath of snow north of Interstate 80. The vast majority of this is light, with the exception of northwest Iowa where light-to-moderate snow is occurring. Snow is expected to increase this evening statewide with the whole state being all snow by this evening. This will be right …

A look on the radar shows snow already forming across much of the region in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. The vast majority of this snow is not reaching the ground, however, as indicated by the airport observations in northwest Iowa – Sheldon, Le Mars, Storm Lake and Sioux City are the only METAR stations …

The first significant winter storm, or any winter event for that matter, is on deck to affect the state tomorrow night. The primary jet streak, currently positioned from the northwestern United States through the midwestern US, will be aided by another jet streak extending across the Upper Mississippi Valley eastward. These jet streaks will aid …

Have you enjoyed the wonderful, mild fall conditions so far with virtually no mention of snow?! Well, it is that time of the year – and we do have to talk about a potential upcoming significant winter storm expected to impact the area on Friday. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for areas along …

A Wind Advisory has been issued for the vast majority of northern Iowa from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. 30 to 35 MPH sustained winds with gusts to 45 MPH will make travel hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles on north south roads. Loose objects may be blown around and minor property damage may occur. …