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Winter Storm Watch, Iowa

Severe

3 to 6 inches of snow, around a light glaze possible of ice. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Saturday, March 14, 11:34 in the morning.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this watch

How much

Ice across the area
Around a light glaze possible

Map

Map of Iowa with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny. I-80I-380I-90I-229I-129Des MoinesWest Des MoinesAnkenyWaterlooAmesILLINOISIOWAMINNESOTAWISCONSINNEBRASKA50 mi I-29I-380I-90I-229Des MoinesWest Des MoinesWaterlooILLINOISIOWAMINNESOTAWISCONSINNEBRASKA50 mi I-29I-380I-90Des MoinesWest Des MoinesIOWAMINNESOTA50 mi I-80I-380Des MoinesAnkenyIOWAMINNESOTA100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Mixed precipitation followed by blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 55-60 mph.
Where
Portions of central into north central Iowa.
When
From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
Impacts
Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Updates

  1. Area expanded. March 14, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 13, 2026
  3. Area expanded. March 13, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 13, 2026
  5. Area expanded. March 13, 2026
  6. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 12, 2026
  7. Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday night through Monday morning. March 12, 2026