Winter just doesn’t seem to want to leave the state. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says another round of winter precipitation (this time in the form of freezing rain) is forecast late tonight into Monday morning over portions of Iowa. Expect a wintry mix late tonight over western Iowa and then to spread east northeast by sunrise Monday morning, affecting the morning commute. The freezing rain is likely to end by the late morning as surface temperatures rise above freezing. Ice accumulation amounts should be a light glaze in the central to southeast to a tenth to near 0.15 inches over the northwest quarter of the State.

The icy conditions are expected to impact mainly elevated surfaces such as tree limbs and powerlines. However, any untreated roads, sidewalks, and other outdoor surfaces will become ice-covered and slippery. There is a potential to cause some tricky travel during the Monday morning commute, especially over northwest Iowa. If you live in the potentially impacted area, be prepared for increased travel times Monday morning and travel with extra caution.