Winter Weather Advisory

Headline

...FREEZING DRIZZLE EXPECTED TODAY INTO TONIGHT...
.Freezing drizzle has developed in southern Iowa this morning and will continue to spread northward during the day before tapering off tonight. A light glaze of ice will occur, especially 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 814 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2025 ...FREEZING DRIZZLE EXPECTED TODAY INTO TONIGHT... .Freezing drizzle has developed in southern Iowa this morning and will continue to spread northward during the day before tapering off tonight. A light glaze of ice will occur, especially on untreated surfaces and could result in hazardous travel conditions at times. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing rain or freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, the highest accumulations in southeast Iowa. * WHERE...Portions of southern into central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible leading to difficult travel conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. 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.