A WINTER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY UNTIL 9-A.M. WEDNESDAY, FOR Shelby, Harrison and Pottawattamie Counties, and from 6-P.M. TUESDAY UNTIL NOON WEDNESDAY, for Audubon and Carroll Counties. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches is possible in the ADVISORY area, along with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. A rain and a mixture snow, and sleet is forecast to turn over to all snow on Tuesday afternoon and evening. The heaviest snowfall is expected after 6 PM. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect from 6-p.m. Tuesday until Noon Wednesday, for Sac and Crawford Counties, and from 9-a.m. Tuesday until 9-a.m. Wednesday for Monona County. Moderate to heavy Snow and strong north to northwest winds. Near Blizzard conditions are expected in far northern Iowa. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Highest amounts will be near the Minnesota border. Winds gusting from 35 to 45 mph with a few of up to 50 mph.

Travel is likely to become very difficult with significant blowing snow reducing visibility and even leading
to near blizzard conditions at times. In addition, slick and snow covered roads will lead to treacherous traveling conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions, dial 5-1-1 for the State you are traveling in. In Iowa, you can also go to 511ia.org, on the web.