Weather Alert: 'Travel not advised' for much of Iowa

Weather Alert: When will winter storm move out of Iowa?

WHEN SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ARE TRYING TO DECIDE TO CLOSE A SCHOOL OR KEEP IT OPEN. METINKA: WE HAVE NEW SNOW REPORTS COMING IN AND THEY ARE NOT AS LARGE AS OTHER SNOW BOARDS. ANKENY IS INCHES, JOHNSTON 9.5 INCHES. WE WILL ALL BE DIGGING OUT BETWEEN SIX TO 13 INCHES SNOW . THE WINTER STORM WARNING TODAY. IN THE NORTH AND WEST, A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. IT I STILL SNOWING ACROSS CENTRAL IOWA, SOUTHEAST IOW GETTING A BREAK. FORT DODGE UP THROUGHOUT KONA, YOU ARE ON THE NORTHWESTERN FRINGE OF THIS. IOWA FALLS THROUGH DAYTON IS GETTING LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW TODAY. WE HAVE A NEW REPORT A ATLANTIC WITH 9.5 INCHES OF SNOW. IT IS WRAPPING BACK AROUND TO THE EAST AND THE FLAKES ARE STILL FLYING FROM ANKENY TO MITCHELLVILLE. EVEN THE WAUKEE AREA, THE SNOW IS MORE INTENSE AT TIMES. IT STAYS COOL TODAY, WIND STAY BLUSTERY THROUGH 7:00 A.M.. BY 10:00 A.M., WE ARE EXPECTING IT TO WIND DOWN. THIS AFTERNOON, MAYBE A PEAK OF SUNSHINE BUT IT WON’T WARM U UP. OVERNIGHT, SOUTH WEST IOWA WILL BEGET THAT WILL GET BRUSHED WITH MORE SNOW. THAT WILL ONLY — WILL GET BRUSHED WITH MORE SNOW. THAT WILL ONLY AMOUNT TO AN INCH OR TWO. IN DES MOINES, YOU CAN CEASE — YOU CAN SEE LOWER VISIBILITY. 20 DEGREES AND IT DES MOINES, NORTH WIND AT 16 MILES PER HOUR. WIND CHILLS WILL BE NASTY ALL DAY LONG. WE HAVE SOME GUSTS AROUND 25 TO 30 MILES PER HOUR THAT IS CAUSING BLOWING AND DRIFTING CONDITIONS. WHEN THEY CLEAR THE ROADS, IT BLOWS BACK OVER AND SOME MAYBE DRIFTING BACK SHUT. YOU HAVE HEAVIER SNOW FROM AMES THROUGH ANKENY TOWARD WAUKEE. LOWER THAN TWO MILES OUT THERE. IT IS A SNOWY MORNING. HE WAS YOU 8 DAY FORECAST, WE ARE EXPECTING THE SNOW TO END BY NOON. IT WILL HAVE BEEN SNOWING FOR 24 HOURS. WEDNESDAY, A CHANCE OF MORNING SNOW TO THE SOUTH. COLD DAYS AHEAD TOWARD THE WEEKEND.

Weather Alert: When will winter storm move out of Iowa?

KCCI Storm Team 8 continues to track the winter storm moving through central Iowa. Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings | Road ConditionsWinter storm warnings and winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service remain in effect and are expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon. Iowa Department of Transportation reports improving road contitions. Crews are working Tuesday to clear roads across the southern half of the state. Check 511ia.org before you travel. More than 200 schools and institutions have announced delays or closures. Check Closings for the latest updates.Snow reports:Adair: 14”Ankeny: 10”Clive: 12.5”Clive: 12”DSM Airport: 10.3”Johnston: 9.5”Pella: 6”Pleasant Hill: 14.5Urbandale: 13”Urbandale: 9”Waukee: 11”WDM: 13.5Share your snow photos with us through ulocal. HAZARDS: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally greater amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.AREAS IMPACTED: Central and southern Iowa. IMPACTS: Plan on snow-covered roads and low visibilities. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations.

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KCCI Storm Team 8 continues to track the winter storm moving through central Iowa.

Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings | Road Conditions

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service remain in effect and are expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon.

Iowa Department of Transportation reports improving road contitions. Crews are working Tuesday to clear roads across the southern half of the state. Check 511ia.org before you travel. More than 200 schools and institutions have announced delays or closures. Check Closings for the latest updates.

Snow reports:

Adair: 14”
Ankeny: 10”
Clive: 12.5”
Clive: 12”
DSM Airport: 10.3”
Johnston: 9.5”
Pella: 6”
Pleasant Hill: 14.5
Urbandale: 13”
Urbandale: 9”
Waukee: 11”
WDM: 13.5

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HAZARDS: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally greater amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

AREAS IMPACTED: Central and southern Iowa.

IMPACTS: Plan on snow-covered roads and low visibilities. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations.

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