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Snowfall’s ended, but some Iowa roadways still treacherous

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March 24th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say heavy snow is hampering travel in parts of Iowa, particularly near Sioux City. National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Heitkamp said Thursday morning that the powerful winter storm that struck Wednesday left 12 to 14 inches of snow in and northeast of Sioux City.

The snowfall has ended, and Heitkamp says he doesn’t expect many problems from drifting or blowing snow because it fell wet and heavy – typical of wintry storms in the spring. The Iowa Transportation Department advises against travel in northwest Iowa because many roadways north and east of Sioux City are covered with snow or are blocked by disabled vehicles.  The department also says snow is covering some stretches of Interstate 35 north of Ames.