National Weather Service Des Moines IA
328 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

…POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…

A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts due to blowing snow through Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts during this time. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts is over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions with lesser snow as far south as along the I-80 corridor
is possible.

Area Counties: Sac-Carroll-Guthrie and Dallas–

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WHAT…Accumulating snow and blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.