No injuries were reported as a result of those accidents. The warning will go into effect from midnight tonight to 6 pm on Saturday. However, roads conditions are worse farther east. The kids will be home all day and bouncing off the walls. Maintain a reasonable speed and safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you. Iowa Food & Family Project. DES MOINES, Iowa — Blizzard conditions over much of Iowa are causing significanttravel issues Friday. 'align', 'middle', The kids could get a day off from school Friday! The National Weather Service has placed most of Iowa under some sort of watch or warning. Access the e-edition at https://desmoinesregister-ia.newsmemory.com. The statewide winter storm today has been upgraded to a blizzard warning in northwest Iowa, while more snow accumulation has been forecast across the state. .stylestylefooter5 {font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: 16px; color: #FFFFFF; } Winter Weather Advisory out for other areas where impacts are expected to be somewhat less. 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Between them will be a short dry period. See you soon! Hy-Vee. Holy $#@%! Snowfall could be heavy. If you are in the Blizzard Warning, do not travel Friday morning and afternoon. “Central Iowa is experiencing blizzard conditions, but staff are hard at work ensuring the campus is safe,” a post on the college’s website says. Nineteen stalled, stuck or disabled vehicles were also assisted. Your reaction is... 1. Drive below the posted speed limit when road conditions are less than ideal. 2. Des Moines and other central Iowa communities are digging out from a winter storm that brought about a half a foot of snow to central Iowa communities. At 6 a.m. Friday, 5.1 inches of snow were reported at the Des Moines International Airport. EEO Public File - KIOW Public Inspection File - KHAM Public Inspection FileADMIN, Winnebago and Hancock County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Buffington has provided the latest COVID-19 numbers in the immediate two county listening area. The blizzard warning also extends into southern South Dakota and western and central Iowa. Forecasted gusts of 32 to 50 miles per hour are expected to be associated with this storm. The Altoona Police Department says there were nine accidents and five calls for assistance between 6 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday. The Altoona Public Works Department estimates all residential roads will be cleared by mid-afternoon today. 'wmode', 'window', Hy-Vee dietitian, Jenn Blaser, joins Helpful Smiles TV for an episod... e of Helpful Smile LIVE. “North-central and northwest Iowa, we’re looking at over six inches likely up there, a little less as you get south towards the Des Moines metro and into west-central and southwest Iowa,” Martin says. Editor's note: If your newspaper is buried under a mountain of snow, you can read our e-edition for free on Friday. The Blizzard Warning includes the entire Omaha metro area, all of western Iowa, and most of eastern Nebraska. Blizzard warning criteria from the NWS are wind gusts of 35 mph or greater and one-quarter of mile visibility or less that lasts up to three hours. 'allowScriptAccess','sameDomain', Some other metro sledding favorites are Campbell Park, 12385 Woodlands Parkway in Clive;  Ewing Park, 5300 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines; and Southwoods Park, 350 S. 35th St. in West Des Moines. Starting Friday afternoon, the city’s snow plows will move into residential areas and continue into the evening and overnight. Because of Thursday’s rain, the city could not put down salt brine, leaving the risk of main roads becoming icy and slick, Gano said. Road conditions on designated snow routes are improving as the city's department of public works continues to clear roadways, according to Des Moines police spokesman Paul Parizek. You need to be in control of your car when accelerating based on road conditions. BLIZZARD Warning. The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has declared a Blizzard Warn... ing for most of Iowa with high winds and snow. The first will bring a combination of rain and snow, but the second wave will bring heavier snow, strong winds, and resulting blizzard like conditions into the area tonight. Iowa State University is open Friday, according to a morning news release. The blizzard warning is expected to continue through early evening across that area, Fowle said, where strong winds and snowfall will persist. But blowing snow and potential freezing drizzle Des Moines means caution should still be exercised, Fowle said. Heavy snowfall will likely cause temporary detours and delays for buses, the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority said Friday. Here are some other central Iowa totals: The blizzard warning has been lifted through north central and south central Iowa, including in Polk, Story, Warren and Wright counties. ️ See More. Five tips to stay safe on icy, snowy roads in Iowa. Iowa State Patrol gives warning of closed interstates during blizzard Responding agencies have already been assisting Iowans as they head out on the snowy roads Thursday evening. Test Iowa drive-thru sites in Council Bluffs and Des Moines are closed Friday because of the weather. Avoid using cruise control in winter driving conditions. A blizzard warning for the Perry area is in effect from Midnight Thursday until 6 p.m. Friday, according to a statement from the National Weather Service offices in Johnston. Windsor Heights: 6.1 inches as of 7:30 a.m. Winter Storm, Blizzard Warnings in effect for north-central Iowa (Graphic from National Weather Service-Des Moines) Here are the latest advisories as of 4:30 Thursday morning. Sites in Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Waterloo remain open but may close depending on local conditions. Individuals who have appointments scheduled at these sites Friday should receive an email notification from Test Iowa, and will be able to reschedule their appointment online. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and the cold wind chills as … Friday morning, the roadway was completely covered with snow from close to U.S. Highway 71, through metro Des Moines and nearly to Iowa City. “The main thing is, if you don't have to travel today, travel would be discouraged,” Fowle said. = The red area is a BLIZZARD WARNING. You can keep abreast of developments that affect your going out plans and safety at, https://desmoinesregister-ia.newsmemory.com, Here's how much snow accumulation is in Des Moines from Friday's storm, More than 6 inches of snow reported in Des Moines metro, Blizzard warning in Des Moines lifted; winter weather advisory in effect, DMPD: Another 13 vehicle crashes reported, 10 great spots for sledding in the Des Moines area, Altoona roads expected to be cleared by mid-afternoon, Des Moines to finish plowing snow routes by noon, Temporary detours, delays likely for DART buses, More than 5 inches of snow reported in Des Moines metro, NWS: West of Interstate Highway 35 still 'very hazardous', Some Test Iowa sites closed because of weather, Iowa State employees encouraged to work from home, Snowfall totals in Des Moines, other parts of Iowa, Metro Des Moines school closures and announcements, courtesy of the Iowa Department of Transportation, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Side streets should be cleared around noon Saturday. If you have to drive on slick roads during an Iowa winter, here are tips on how to more safely travel, courtesy of the Iowa Department of Transportation: You can keep abreast of developments that affect your going out plans and safety at DesMoinesRegister.com on any device, and with the Register's mobile and tablet apps and on Facebook and Twitter. 'salign', '' The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has declared a Blizzard Warn... ing for most of Iowa with high winds and snow. Wind Gusts Friday (WOWT). Essentially, two waves of wintry precipitation are moving into the area. Blizzard warning in effect for western Iowa. The National Weather Service said high winds and a mix of rain and snow will combine for difficult conditions. The area is under a high wind advisory during the … All expire early Thursday morning after the snow moves out. To limit time waiting outside for your bus, DART is encouraging riders to use the following resources: At 6 a.m. Friday, 5.1 inches of snow were reported at the Des Moines International Airport. A reminder to residents that snowplows will need to make several passes through neighborhood roads, filling driveways with snow — an issue public works director Scott Atzen says is a necessary evil in order to clear roads completely to allow for on-road parking. Snow will continue to fall especially across the west side of the state through the afternoon and evening, but will end by midnight. 'play', 'true', 'bgcolor', '#ffffff', DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A strong cold front has brought a blizzard with heavy snow and winds of up to 50 mph to eastern Nebraska and the western half The National Weather Service warned Friday morning that travel should be restricted to emergencies only because of hazardous weather conditions. For more click on the red alert bar at the top of the page and/or head to this link. A Blizzard Warning as been issued for Winnebago, Wright, Kossuth, and Hancock Counties. The winds could cause blizzard like and white out conditions on area roads. Due dates for materials and pickup deadlines for materials on hold have been extended. “Travel is strongly discouraged at this time,” said Des Moines police spokesman Sgt. Blizzard conditions are expected in northeast Nebraska again this week. Officials believe that travel could be very difficult because areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Virtually all of Iowa west of I-35, including Greene County, is in a blizzard warning Thursday night and Friday. Recent Post by Page. Freeborn may see up to 8 inches of new snow. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls is under a blizzard warning for Thursday night and most of Friday. Strong winds coupled with moderate to heavy snow in the forecast will make travel difficult if not impossible at times, with blowing snow reducing visibility. As the wind subsides, the blizzard warning will likely be downgraded by the afternoon. More: 10 great spots for sledding in the Des Moines area. See you soon! Nine stalled, stuck or disabled vehicles were also assisted. SIOUX CITY -- Highways in Northwest Iowa remain partially to completely covered with snow and ice midday Friday, as a blizzard warning remains in effect through 6 … 'loop', 'true', 10 places to visit that shaped Martin Luther King Jr.'s march in history. All six locations of the Des Moines Public Library are closed Friday and will reopen Saturday. In Minnesota, Faribault County is under a Blizzard Warning while Freeborn County will be under a Winter Storm Warning. 'scale', 'showall', For more click on the red alert bar at the top of the page and/or head to this link = The red area is a BLIZZARD WARNING = The pink area is a WINTER STORM WARNING = The purple area is a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY As if the winter blast wasn’t enough, now the National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Kossuth County. (KMAland) -- The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for all of western Iowa and parts of northwest Missouri for Thursday night through Friday. Blizzard warning in Des Moines lifted; winter weather advisory in effect. .stylestylefooter7 {font-size: 15px; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;} However, some schools districts have moved classes online, including Des Moines Public Schools and West Des Moines. An intense winter storm centered across eastern Iowa will continue to wrap snowfall back … The worst has passed in Des Moines, where inclement weather peaked overnight. Be aware that ramps and bridges may freeze before other roadway segments. Forecasters say the first two waves of wintry precipitation are moving into the state this morning with limited impacts. 'allowFullScreen', 'false', Blizzard conditions were expected in northwest Iowa and a winter storm warning is in effect in the western part of the state. Visibilities along I-35 are down to half a mile and below a quarter mile at some NWS observation sites. A Blizzard Warning as been issued for Winnebago, Wright, Kossuth, and Hancock Counties. Check the weather forecast and road conditions before driving. Cerro Gordo and Worth will go under a Winter Storm Warning. Des Moines Public Works Director Jonathan Gano said most city snow routes will be cleared by noon Friday. 'pluginspage', 'http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer', Employees are encouraged to work from home and contact their supervisors or department offices if they are unable to safely travel to campus. 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