...Blizzard to Near-Blizzard Conditions Likely Across Portions of
Iowa...

.This morning into the afternoon, snow will spread from southwest
to northeast across Iowa. Several inches of accumulating snow,
along with southeasterly winds gusting from 30 to 40 mph are
expected during this timeframe... reducing visibility to less than
one-half of a mile at times. After minor ice accumulations
overnight, strong northwesterly winds gusting over 45 mph,
accompanied by rapidly cooling temperatures, will support "flash
freeze" conditions on roadways, along with blowing snow reducing
visibility to less than one-quarter of a mile at times in
northern Iowa.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow this afternoon transitioning to mixed precipitation
  expected overnight. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches
  and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...North-Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches and impact power lines.