United Group Insurance

Blizzard Warning for parts of western IA

Weather

January 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Blizzard Warning for Crawford and Monona Counties from 3-a.m. Monday until Midnight.
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during both the morning and evening commutes on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well and potentially affecting powerlines. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.
* WHEN…3 AM Monday to midnight Monday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.