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Winter Weather Advisory, Iowa

Moderate

Gusts up to 50 mph. Plan on periods of rapidly reduced visibility.

Ended Friday, January 16, 2026.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this advisory

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 50 mph

Map

Map of Iowa with this advisory The Winter Weather Advisory covers Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny. I-29I-380I-80I-90US 218Des MoinesWest Des MoinesAnkenyWaterlooAmesIOWAMINNESOTANEBRASKA50 mi I-29I-380I-90US 218Des MoinesWest Des MoinesWaterlooIOWAMINNESOTANEBRASKA50 mi I-90I-380US 18Des MoinesWest Des MoinesIOWAMINNESOTA50 mi I-90I-380AnkenyIOWAMINNESOTA100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Snow showers and squalls. Total snow accumulations up to two inches in a few areas. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
Where
Portions of central, north central, northeast, and west central Iowa.
When
Until 9 at night this evening.
Impacts
Plan on periods of rapidly reduced visibility. Localized whiteout conditions possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. January 16, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 16, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 16, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 16, 2026
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 15, 2026
  6. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Friday morning through Friday night. January 15, 2026