Today: **Wind Advisory until Noon** Cloudy this morning, w/any areas of light snow ending; Becoming Partly Cloudy. High 33. NW @ 20-40 diminishing later this afternoon.

Tonight: P/Cloudy. Low 15. Light & variable winds.

Tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day): P/Cldy to Cldy w/a mix of light snow-rain in the afternoon. High 34. NW @ 20-40.

Friday: Mostly cloudy w/rain. High 46.

Saturday: P/Cldy to Cldy w/morning. High 46.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 37. Our Low this morning (as of 5-a.m.) was 31. Precipitation (in the form of rain/sleet and snow) amounted to .09″. We had a dusting of snow last night. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 28 and the Low was 8. The record High for Nov. 27th in Atlantic, was 69 in 1998. The Record Low was 1 in 1898.

Monona-Harrison Counties A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM. And until Noon, for Sac and Crawford Counties.

Snow will continue to taper off with additional snow accumulations of less than an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will begin to taper off after 9 AM. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills Counties: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING…and until Noon for Audubon & Carroll Counties.

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of less than an inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will diminish after 9 AM. Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold Counties: WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY. And, until 9-a.m. for Montgomery-Fremont and Page Counties. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph can be expected.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

(Radio Iowa) — Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate as a winter storm approaches the state. State Patrol Trooper Tom Williams of Mason City says if you do plan to travel, pack a winter survival kit in case something happens. “Things that are important to have in a vehicle include an ice scraper, cell phone and charger, blankets, gloves, hats, an extra coat, water, non-perishable food items, a shovel, kitty litter for traction, a set of jumper cables, any needed medication, and a tow strap,” according to Williams.

He says if you do get stranded — it’s important to take quick action.  “Call 9-1-1 immediately and give your location. Stay in your vehicle, that’s your shelter, don’t try to walk for help,” Williams says. “If it’s at night, keep your dome light on if possible. Make sure your exhaust pipe is clear from snow. Run your engine and heater just long enough to remove the chill, so you can conserve gas.”

He says it’s important to not delay in calling 9-1-1 as law enforcement is going to be busy. Williams says its important at any time this winter to be well prepared for your trip. You should leave early if the weather report shows things are going to get bad. “Get plenty of rest the night before. Slow down to increase the control of your vehicle. You are required by law to maintain control at all times. Allow at least five seconds of following distance from the vehicle that’s in front of you,” Williams says. “Make sure all your lights are working, that you have good wiper blades and washer fluids, make sure that you have a good set of snow tires on.”

Williams says don’t get over confident simply because you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle.  “Those of you who have four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles, that does not improve you’re breaking ability,” he says. “It allows for excellent traction, but it does not improve your ability to stop in emergency situations.”  You can check out road conditions 24 hours a day online at the D-O-T’s 5-1-1 travel.

Today: Cloudy w/rain late this morning & this afternoon. High 38. E @ 15-25.

Tonight: Cloudy w/rain changing to snow. Low 29. N @ 15-30.

Tomorrow: Wind Advisory from 3-a.m. Until Noon; Mo. Cldy w/Light snow early. (1-2” total). Becoming P/Cldy in the afternoon. High 33. NW @ 20-40.

Thursday (Thanksgiving Day): Mostly cloudy w/light mixed precip in the afternoon. High 34.

Friday: Mo. Cldy w/rain. High 46.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 54. Our Low, 27. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 28 and the Low was 8. The record High for Nov. 26th in Atlantic, was 69 in 1990. The Record Low was -9 in 1898.

The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor and Ringgold Counties, from 3-a.m. Wednesday, until Noon. And from 9-p.m. tonight (Tuesday) through 9-a.m. Wednesday, for Mills-Montgomery-Fremont and Page Counties, where areas of rain may mix with or change to light snow. This will create some areas of blowing snow however little to no snow accumulation is expected in the wind advisory area.

Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Peak winds around daybreak Wednesday. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects

A WINTER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY UNTIL 9-A.M. WEDNESDAY, FOR Shelby, Harrison and Pottawattamie Counties, and from 6-P.M. TUESDAY UNTIL NOON WEDNESDAY, for Audubon and Carroll Counties. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches is possible in the ADVISORY area, along with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. A rain and a mixture snow, and sleet is forecast to turn over to all snow on Tuesday afternoon and evening. The heaviest snowfall is expected after 6 PM. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect from 6-p.m. Tuesday until Noon Wednesday, for Sac and Crawford Counties, and from 9-a.m. Tuesday until 9-a.m. Wednesday for Monona County. Moderate to heavy Snow and strong north to northwest winds. Near Blizzard conditions are expected in far northern Iowa. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Highest amounts will be near the Minnesota border. Winds gusting from 35 to 45 mph with a few of up to 50 mph.

Travel is likely to become very difficult with significant blowing snow reducing visibility and even leading
to near blizzard conditions at times. In addition, slick and snow covered roads will lead to treacherous traveling conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions, dial 5-1-1 for the State you are traveling in. In Iowa, you can also go to 511ia.org, on the web.

WINTER STORM WATCH (UPDATED 11/25) —
Harrison and Monona Counties: WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9-A.M. TUESDAY THROUGH 9-A.M. WEDNESDAY.

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

Sac-Crawford and Carroll Counties: A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6-P.M. TUESDAY UNTIL NOON WEDNESDAY.

* WHAT…Moderate to Heavy snow with blustery winds. Near blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches are forecast with the highest amounts anticipated near the Minnesota border. Wind gusts between 35 to 45 mph are likelywith potentially a few gusts nearing 50 mph.

* IMPACTS…Travel is likely to become very difficult with significant blowing snow reducing visibility and even leading to near blizzard conditions at times. In addition, slick and snow covered roads will lead to treacherous traveling conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Those with Thanksgiving travel plans Tuesday night through Wednesday should take the necessary precautions and potentially find alternate routes or delay or move up travel plans if possible. If you must travel during the
storm, please remember to pack a winter survival kit in your vehicle in case you become stranded.