Iowa, Blizzard

Dangerous road conditions contribute to more than 100 crashes across Iowa during blizzard
The snow has moved out of central Iowa, but strong winds and dangerous road conditions remain. Check the latest conditions.
Weather Impact Day: Blizzard conditions lead to dangerous travel Wednesday
The Local 5 Weather Team has declared Wednesday a Weather Impact Day through 6 p.m. due to the storm. Wind gusts range from 50-65 mph, with the strongest gusts found over western and southwestern Iowa. Snow totals will likely range between 2-9", but wind speeds will make it impossible to measure.
Pumping the brakes on travel: Truckers parking as blizzard conditions move into central Iowa
Some trucking companies pulled drivers off the roads before a blizzard hit the metro area overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Blizzard warning issued for Iowa. When will whiteout conditions start?
Des Moines, along with much of central Iowa, is under a blizzard warning for Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Rain and snow are expected over the next two days, and high winds will accompany them.
Central Iowa hit with powerful winter storm: Travel updates, road conditions
A powerful winter storm is walloping central Iowa Wednesday morning, bringing high winds and several inches of snow. The Local 5 Weather Team has declared Wednesday a Weather Impact Day through 6 p.m.
Travel becoming difficult Wednesday morning in eastern Iowa due to blizzard conditions
Persistent northwest winds up to 65 mph will lead to difficult - if not dangerous - travel Wednesday morning.Winds will continue to increase as snow falls, lead
Travel warnings issued as Iowa roads covered in snow
Officials urged people to stay at home as a winter storm carrying high winds caused a “complete whiteout” in the Des Moines area on Wednesday morning, March 5.
Iowa weather: Blizzard warning for much of the state; travel not advised for western third
Blizzard warning for most of Iowa Most of Iowa, including central Iowa counties such as Polk, Dallas, Story, Boone, Madison and Warren, fall under a blizzard warning. The warning goes into effect at midnight and will last until 3 p.
How much rain did we get? See the Iowa rainfall totals before the blizzard started
Much of Iowa saw measurable rainfall Tuesday prior to a blizzard sweeping the state Wednesday. Find out the Iowa rain totals ...
Iowa weather: Strong winds continue as snow moves east
The band of snow that dropped up to 9 inches in some areas of Iowa is steadily moving east. Western Iowa should expect it to be gone by midday, with snow wrapping up in eastern Iowa later this ...
Multi-Car Pileup Shuts Down Iowa Interstate
At least 15 cars were involved in a crash on Interstate 35 north of Des Moines, and the road is shut down. The incident comes ...
How often does it snow in Des Moines during Iowa high school basketball tournaments?
Bad weather has often been associated with the state basketball tournaments in Des Moines. But, does it snow that often?
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Iowa under a winter weather advisory until Wednesday afternoon
On Wednesday at 2:18 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The advisory is for Quad Cities Area ...
Tipoff for Linn-Mar's substate final moved up due to the weather
Mar's substate final against West Des Moines Dowling is moving up to 6 p.m. due to the weather.Iowa is bracing for a major ...
Central Iowa town faces water crisis amid power outages during blizzard
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