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Iowa Braces for Blizzard: Whiteouts Ahead!
21 Jan
Summary
- Blizzard Warning issued for several northern Iowa counties Wednesday afternoon.
- Strong winds gusting up to 60 MPH will create dangerous whiteout conditions.
- Life-threatening travel is expected; residents advised to stay home.
Northern Iowa counties are under a Blizzard Warning from Wednesday afternoon until late evening. Freeborn, Winnebago, Hancock, Worth, Cerro Gordo, Mitchell, Floyd, and Chickasaw counties will experience strong winds gusting up to 60 MPH.
These powerful winds, combined with falling snow, are predicted to cause whiteout conditions, making travel extremely hazardous. Life-threatening conditions are anticipated, and authorities urge residents to remain home if possible.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for counties like Steele, Dodge, and Mower, where winds will be lighter. Despite the Blizzard Warning, only one to two inches of snow are expected to accumulate, but the strong winds will make measurement difficult.
