WINTER WEATHER, WIND CHILL ADVISORIES TO GO INTO EFFECT

Winter Weather, Wind Chill Advisories to Go into Effect

By Sam Parsons

More severe weather alerts are impacting the area today and tomorrow.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will be in effect from 3pm this afternoon to 6am tomorrow morning. And a Wind Chill Advisory will be in effect from midnight tonight till noon tomorrow.

The NWS says that snow and blowing snow are expected. Our area is forecast to get an additional 1-3 inches of snow. In the overnight hours and early in the morning, wind chills as low as 25 below zero are possible.

The NWS says that travelers should expect slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

For the latest travel conditions, visit 511ia.org.

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