A blizzard warning is in effect Thursday through Saturday for most of central Iowa north of Interstate 80. A winter storm warning is in effect Thursday through Saturday for many southern Iowa counties.Most of the anticipated snow fell on Wednesday, but will continue to be blown by strong winds in the coming days.Anywhere between 2 and 5 inches of snow were reported throughout the state. Travel:Snow and wind will lead to very treacherous conditions for travel through Saturday morning.From Thursday until Saturday, there will be potential wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph winds. The strong winds continue into Saturday morning, with blizzard conditions likely.Thursday and Friday are expected to be the worst days for travel, with slightly better conditions on Saturday. Road Conditions:According to Iowa 511, towing is currently not recommended in many counties throughout central and southwestern Iowa. Many roads are considered “partially covered” or “completely covered” by snow.The Iowa DOT also says towing is not recommended in numerous Iowa counties during this time.Crews in Des Moines are working to clear blowing snow off of the roads. Crews are not able to put down salt due to extremely cold temperatures, which makes salt ineffective.Watch: Iowa DOT monitors trafficYou can view road conditions here.Multiple crashes reported in the state:From noon on Dec. 21 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 22, Iowa State Patrol troopers covered 207 crashes, 195 of which involved property damage. Twelve injuries were reported. No fatal injuries were reported.Troopers also assisted a total of 402 motorists in that timespan.Winter Weather hazards:Dangerous wind chills are another threat with this storm. Wind chills are expected to be between -20 degrees to -40 degrees.Life-threatening conditions will be present on Thursday and Friday. The latest KCCI Storm Team 8 forecast.WATCH: How to be prepared for winter weather hazards.Travel will not be advised during blizzard conditions. The primary threats are expected to end Friday night.WATCH: Winter weather patterns explained.
A blizzard warning is in effect Thursday through Saturday for most of central Iowa north of Interstate 80.
A winter storm warning is in effect Thursday through Saturday for many southern Iowa counties.
Most of the anticipated snow fell on Wednesday, but will continue to be blown by strong winds in the coming days.
Anywhere between 2 and 5 inches of snow were reported throughout the state.
Travel:
Snow and wind will lead to very treacherous conditions for travel through Saturday morning.
From Thursday until Saturday, there will be potential wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph winds. The strong winds continue into Saturday morning, with blizzard conditions likely.
Thursday and Friday are expected to be the worst days for travel, with slightly better conditions on Saturday.
Road Conditions:
According to Iowa 511towing is currently not recommended in many counties throughout central and southwestern Iowa. Many roads are considered “partially covered” or “completely covered” by snow.
The Iowa DOT also says towing is not recommended in numerous Iowa counties during this time.
Crews in Des Moines are working to clear blowing snow off of the roads. Crews are not able to put down salt due to extremely cold temperatures, which makes salt ineffective.
Watch: Iowa DOT monitors traffic
You can view road conditions here.
Multiple crashes reported in the state:
From noon on Dec. 21 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 22, Iowa State Patrol troopers covered 207 crashes, 195 of which involved property damage. Twelve injuries were reported. No fatal injuries were reported.
Troopers also assisted a total of 402 motorists in that timespan.
Winter Weather hazards:
Dangerous wind chills are another threat with this storm.
Wind chills are expected to be between -20 degrees to -40 degrees.
Life-threatening conditions will be present on Thursday and Friday.
The latest KCCI Storm Team 8 forecast.
WATCH: How to be prepared for winter weather hazards.
Travel will not be advised during blizzard conditions. The primary threats are expected to end Friday night.
WATCH: Winter weather patterns explained.