Northwest Iowa — A wintry system moves into the area this evening, and will impact the region through Wednesday afternoon/evening. A brief period of a freezing rain / wintry mix are possible initially as precipitation moves in from the west this evening, but then precipitation changes over to snow or a rain/snow mix. Generally 1 to 3 inches of snow can be expected over the 24 hour period ending Wed evening. Winds will be light throughout the event with gusts less than 20 mph, so blowing snow is not expected to cause issues. Nevertheless, prepare now for lowed visibility, slick roads, and winter driving conditions.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska, northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
