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Winter Storm Watch, Iowa

Severe

Gusts up to 55 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Ended Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Tuesday, December 9, 11:52 in the morning.

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Places in this watch

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 55 mph

Map

Map of Iowa with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Sioux City, Spencer, Storm Lake. I-90US 18Sioux CitySpencerStorm LakeLe MarsSioux CenterIOWASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTANEBRASKA20 mi I-90US 18Sioux CitySpencerStorm LakeLe MarsIOWASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTANEBRASKA25 mi I-90US 18Sioux CitySpencerStorm LakeIOWASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTANEBRASKA25 mi I-90US 18Sioux CitySpencerIOWAMINNESOTANEBRASKA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Where
Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.
When
From this evening through Wednesday morning.
Impacts
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Updates

  1. Cancelled by the National Weather Service. December 9, 2025
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 9, 2025
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 8, 2025
  4. Winter Storm Watch issued for Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. December 8, 2025