Winter Weather Advisory: System bringing snowfall toward Ames
March 8, 2011
Update: (10:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 9):
All warnings and advisories for the Ames area have been allowed to expire.
The National Weather Service forecast for Ames indicates 3-5 inches of snow could fall during the day today as the system works its way out of the area.
The city of Ames snow ordinance has expired.
Update: (12:27 a.m. Wednesday, March 9):
The National Weather Service revised the overnight snowfall estimates for Ames. The new forecast predicts 2-4 inches of snow overnight. It also states less than an inch of snow is possible during the day on Wednesday.
The city of Ames snow ordinance went into effect at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 and remains in effect until roads are cleared.
Update (10:14 p.m. Tuesday, March 8):
The National Weather Service canceled the winter storm warning for the Ames area and replaced it with a winter weather advisory.
The advisory reports that there will be areas of heavy snowfall through 1 a.m., with the bulk of accumulations occurring before 3 a.m.
Snow accumulation estimates remain at 4-8 inches.
Update (4:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 8):
The National Weather Service upgraded its advisory for the Ames area to a winter storm warning. The warning extended until noon Wednesday, March 9.
Precipitations is expected to be heavy at times, producing as much as 1-2 inches in an hour. The accumulation forecast remains at 4-8 inches for Ames.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch beginning at 6 p.m. for northern Iowa, including the Ames area.
According to the watch, the snow will be wet and heavy at times.
The NWS forecast for Ames predicts 4-8 inches overnight, with an additional inch possible during the day on Wednesday.
The precipitation should begin as rain before switching over to a mix after 9 p.m. and becoming completely snow after 3 a.m.
The city of Ames snow ordinance takes effect after 2 inches of snow has fallen on main city streets.
Watch iowastatedaily.net for updates as the winter storm moves into the area. You can also follow along on our Facebook page, Twitter account or with the #amesweather hashtag.
