Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Des Moines, IA ∙ Waterloo, IA ∙ Ames, IA ∙ West Des Moines, IA ∙ Conway, IA ∙ Ottumwa Industrial Airport, IA ∙ Stuart, IA ∙ Farnhamville, IA ∙ Blairsburg, IA ∙ Reinbeck, IA

Headline

...FREEZING DRIZZLE EXPECTED TODAY...
.Freezing drizzle will develop in southern Iowa this morning and spread northward during the day before tapering off early tonight. A light glaze of ice will occur on untreated surfaces and could result in hazardous travel conditions at times.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 341 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2025 ...FREEZING DRIZZLE EXPECTED TODAY... .Freezing drizzle will develop in southern Iowa this morning and spread northward during the day before tapering off early tonight. A light glaze of ice will occur on untreated surfaces and could result in hazardous travel conditions at times. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of Iowa between Interstate 80 and Highway 20. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

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