The National Weather Service in Des Moines “It was just a matter of time, but it is mid-December in Iowa and we’re expecting snow across southern Iowa Sunday into Monday.” Officials say the snow looks develop over far western Iowa late Sunday morning and gradually spread east over the rest of southern Iowa and portions of northern Missouri during the afternoon and evening hours Sunday. Accumulating snow is likely along and south of Interstate 80 and the highest snowfall is anticipated along and south of Highway 34 to the Missouri border.One-to 2 inches of snow are possible here in the Atlantic area.

The period of time when the bulk of the snow will accumulate is expected to be late Sunday afternoon through late Sunday evening. Lingering snow is possible through late Monday morning across the southeast. Snow covered and very slick roads can be expected by Sunday evening and into Monday, impacting the morning commute. After this storm rolls through the state, the rest of the week will be dry and mild.

Fremont-Page Counties…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM MONDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy. High 24. N @ 10-20.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy. Low 10. NW @ 5.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/light snow, mainly in the afternoon. High 23. E @ 10.. (new  snow accumulation around 1 inch possible).

Sunday Night: Light snow. (New snow around 1″ possible). Lowq 13.

Monday: A chance of flurries, otherwise Partly Sunny. High 27.

Tuesday: P/Cldy. High 29.

Friday’s High in Atlantic, was 39 We received a Trace of rain/freezing rain at times. Our Low was 20. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 41 and the Low was 15. The record High for Dec. 14th in Atlantic, was 59 in 1975. The Record Low was -19 in 1901 & 1972.