...Major Winter Storm Today and Tonight..

.A major winter storm will impact much of central and southern
Iowa today and tonight, with some snow possibly lingering through
mid-day Tuesday. Snow will lift into far southern Iowa early this
morning and then will expand north into central Iowa during the
day. Very heavy snowfall rates near 2 inches per hour are likely
this afternoon and evening, leading to heavy accumulations over a
short period of time. Increasing northeast winds gusting over 30
mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Some uncertainty of
snowfall amounts remains on the north edge of the snow band, where
much less snow totals are possible over a short distance.

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow amounts
  of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Iowa from Marshalltown through Tama.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the entire warning
  to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce
  visibility and cause moderate drifting. Near blizzard, whiteout
  conditions are possible. Hazardous conditions will significantly
  impact the Monday evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.