NWS discouraging travel in some parts of Iowa, today (3/24)
March 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson
The National Weather Service in Des Moines says a strong weather system is moving east over the state early today. Rain will mix and change to snow central with heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions across the north. The storm will slow down this morning and produce snowfall amounts of 1 or more inches per hour across the north and northeast and farther south later this morning. Travel is discouraged today – especially over much of northern, eastern, northeastern and northwest Iowa. Southern Minnesota is also getting heavy snow today. Stay safe – Stay home. For the latest road conditions go to 511ia.org, or call 511.