⚠️ Weather Alert Bremer County, IA: Winter Storm Watch from WED 12:00AM CST to WED 12:00PM CST ‹ ›
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⚠️ Winter Storm Watch

Starts: WED 12:00AM CST

Ends: WED 12:00PM CST

Area: Bremer County, IA

...SIGNIFICANT BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.Very strong winds will develop Tuesday evening with the
strong wind gusts persisting into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts over
50 mph are expected. Much of the area has 6 inches or more of snow
on the ground. While there may be an initial crust on the top layer
of the snow, it will erode quickly leading to significant blowing and
drifting of snow. Near white-out and blizzard conditions may occur.

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Light snow and snow showers
are possible. Winds gusts over 50 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are
possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially nearly
impossible and life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.

Instructions: Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Local News

DOT Seeks Public Input on Roadway Improvements in Osage Starting Thursday (02.15)

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public input on proposed roadway improvements in Osage.

The DOT is offering virtual or in-person public information meetings for possible improvements on Iowa Highway 9 from Kirkwood Avenue to 1st Street, and along U.S. Highway 218 from Poplar Street to Iowa 9.

Additional proposed upgrades in Osage include sidewalk replacement and curb installation from Kirkwood Avenue to South 14th Street and along U.S. 218 from Iowa 9 to North Corporate Limits. Proposed sidewalk improvements comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, with construction is expected to begin in 2025.

The DOT will host an in-person meeting this Thursday (Feb. 15) and citizens can drop in anytime between 5 and 6:30 pm at the Osage Public Safety Center at 432 Main Street. There will be no formal presentation, but information will be provided about the project, and you can talk through your ideas with DOT staff and consultants. The meeting space is accessible for people with disabilities. 

There is also a virtual presentation which can be viewed anytime from noon Thursday, February 15 until Friday, February 23rd. Feedback and comments only are due by February 23rd. 

More information, including a link to the virtual presentation, are available below:

How to Attend: Navigate to https://bit.ly/iowadot5706
For general information regarding the public meeting, Pete Hjelmstad, Field Services Coordinator, Iowa DOT District 2 Office, 428 43rd St. SW, Mason City, Iowa 50401, phone 641-422-9459 or 641-423-7584, email [email protected]

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