DUE TO THE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS, THE FLOYD COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS DEPARTMENT IS THE PULLING SNOWPLOWS OFF THE ROADS FOR THE TIME BEING.
OFFICIALS WILL RE-EVALUATE THE WEATHER SITUATION AROUND NOON TO DETERMINE WHEN CREWS WILL GO BACK TO CLEARING SNOW.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 305 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...RAIN CHANGING OVER TO SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST EARLY THIS MORNING... .The rain to snow line continues to progress east overnight early this morning across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Most recently the changeover has occurred at Preston, MN over the past hour. Forecast time for precipitation changeover appears on track with La Crosse, WI likely observing rain switching to snow around 5 AM. As the low pressure system pulls east of the area, winds will increase for the morning hours with blizzard conditions at times west of the Mississippi River. IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ079-087-088-094-095-052100- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Olmsted-Winona-Mower- Fillmore- Including the cities of Cresco, New Hampton, Charles City, Wabasha, Winona, Austin, Preston, Osage, and Rochester 305 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 310 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY WITH INTENSE WINDS AND SNOW... .A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa today. Strong northwest winds will persist for much of the day, with gusts to 50-65 mph at times, before diminishing late. With snow still falling across much of the area this morning, blizzard conditions will continue until the snow gradually ends from west to east by this afternoon. Even then, the strong winds will continue to blow snow around prolonging difficult travel conditions. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>061-070>074-081>084- 092>094-051915- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene- Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Cass- Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur- Including the cities of Manson, Newton, Winterset, Aplington, Odebolt, Denison, New Market, Perry, Humboldt, Boone, Ames, Northwood, Norwalk, Dumont, Atlantic, Adair, Mason City, Wall Lake, Greenfield, Carlisle, Lenox, Waukee, Rolfe, Reinbeck, Waterloo, Fonda, Emmetsburg, Bedford, Audubon, Allison, Ackley, Webster City, Schaller, Hampton, Guthrie Center, Lake Mills, Exira, Rockwell City, Casey, Cedar Falls, Earlham, Garner, Algona, Laurens, Fort Dodge, Wellsburg, Conrad, Pocahontas, Dike, Adel, Bayard, Clarksville, Pella, Stuart, Britt, Eagle Grove, Shell Rock, Knoxville, Des Moines, Pomeroy, Kanawha, Osceola, Early, Panora, Sac City, Carroll, Lake View, Lamoni, Iowa Falls, Clarion, Estherville, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Lake City, Eldora, Mount Ayr, Parkersburg, Forest City, Indianola, Fontanelle, Chariton, Jefferson, Manly, Leon, Greene, Corning, Clear Lake, Belmond, Waverly, Creston, and Gilmore City 310 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Most of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 305 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...RAIN CHANGING OVER TO SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST EARLY THIS MORNING... .The rain to snow line continues to progress east overnight early this morning across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Most recently the changeover has occurred at Preston, MN over the past hour. Forecast time for precipitation changeover appears on track with La Crosse, WI likely observing rain switching to snow around 5 AM. As the low pressure system pulls east of the area, winds will increase for the morning hours with blizzard conditions at times west of the Mississippi River. IAZ010-011-052115- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee- Including the cities of Decorah and Waukon 305 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Allamakee and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 305 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...RAIN CHANGING OVER TO SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST EARLY THIS MORNING... .The rain to snow line continues to progress east overnight early this morning across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Most recently the changeover has occurred at Preston, MN over the past hour. Forecast time for precipitation changeover appears on track with La Crosse, WI likely observing rain switching to snow around 5 AM. As the low pressure system pulls east of the area, winds will increase for the morning hours with blizzard conditions at times west of the Mississippi River. IAZ029-030-052115- /O.EXA.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/ Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Oelwein and Elkader 305 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Clayton and Fayette Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 311 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-051915- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene- Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper- Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union- Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Manson, Newton, Humeston, Winterset, Aplington, Odebolt, Denison, New Market, Toledo, Oskaloosa, Perry, Humboldt, Boone, Ames, Northwood, Norwalk, Dumont, Atlantic, Adair, Mason City, Wall Lake, Greenfield, Carlisle, Grinnell, Waukee, Lenox, Rolfe, Traer, Gladbrook, Reinbeck, Waterloo, Allerton, Fonda, Emmetsburg, Bedford, Audubon, Allison, Ackley, Webster City, Schaller, Hampton, Guthrie Center, Lake Mills, Exira, Centerville, Rockwell City, Casey, Cedar Falls, Earlham, Tama, Garner, Algona, Laurens, Fort Dodge, Wellsburg, Conrad, Pocahontas, Dike, Adel, Bayard, Clarksville, Pella, Stuart, Britt, Eagle Grove, Shell Rock, Knoxville, Des Moines, Pomeroy, Kanawha, Osceola, Early, Panora, Sac City, Carroll, Lake View, Lamoni, Iowa Falls, Clarion, Albia, Estherville, Marshalltown, Bloomfield, Grundy Center, Lake City, Eldora, Mount Ayr, Corydon, Parkersburg, Forest City, Fontanelle, Indianola, Chariton, Jefferson, Seymour, Manly, Leon, Dysart, Greene, Corning, Ottumwa, Clear Lake, Belmond, Waverly, Creston, and Gilmore City 311 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Most of Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 305 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 IAZ010-011-029-030-051715- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0003.250305T1200Z-250306T0000Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Decorah, Oelwein, Elkader, and Waukon 305 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR PARTS OF NORTHEAST IOWA... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected for parts of northeast Iowa. * WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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