A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING

The Advisory begins at 2-p.m. today for far west/southwest Iowa, and at 4-p.m for Cass and other Counties in the listening area, as well as most of the State.

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations under one inch and ice accumulations around one to two tenths of an inch.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slick, and even
treacherous at times, road conditions Friday night into Saturday morning. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute in southwest Iowa.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Branches and power lines may become ice coated. East-Southeast winds 10-20 mph could cause tree limbs to break or power outages to occur.

Last Map Update: Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 6:56:26 am CST; Winter Weather Advisory (Counties in lavender); Ice Storm Warning (Counties in purple)

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.