Slick Roads Expected: Morning Travel Advisory
Travelers in eastern Iowa should remain cautious on Friday due to slick roads and reduced visibility. Overnight snow showers have created precarious driving conditions, particularly for areas north of Interstate 80.
Slick Roads Expected: Morning Travel Advisory
Today is designated as a First Alert Day across eastern Iowa. The combination of snow showers and gusty winds may contribute to dangerously low visibility. Travelers can expect rapid formation of slick road conditions, especially when snow is falling.
Weather Advisory Details
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in various parts of the TV9 viewing area. This advisory is effective from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. today, and local conditions may prompt an expansion of the advisory zone.
- *Key Considerations for Travelers:*
- Monitor changing weather conditions throughout the day.
- Reduce speed in areas experiencing snowfall to enhance safety.
- Heed Snow Squall Warnings by avoiding travel when issued.
Expected Snow Accumulation
Snowfall is anticipated to range from a trace up to 2 inches, with the northeast zone likely facing higher totals. However, local variations make precise predictions challenging.
Friday’s Temperature and Wind Chill
The warmest temperatures will peak in the low to mid-30s early in the day, dropping into the teens and twenties by evening. Wind chills will fall below zero, particularly by nighttime.
Weekend Forecast
Saturday morning will bring even colder temperatures, with wind chills possibly dipping into the single digits. While some cloud cover is expected, scattered snow showers may still appear.
- *Saturday Highlights:*
- Highs in the upper single digits to low 10s.
- Wind chill values near zero during the day.
- Another disturbance may usher in additional snow by Sunday afternoon.
Looking ahead, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will also see very cold temperatures, with lows around zero. Wind chills could range between -10 to -20, making prolonged outdoor exposure unadvisable.
Looking to Next Week
Temperatures are expected to warm next week, with highs reaching the 20s, closer to seasonal averages. Another chance for precipitation may occur, possibly falling as snow.
