Ames under Winter Storm Warning for Tuesday storm
By Michaela Ramm, [email protected]
The Memorial Union stands in a haze as the weather worsens at Iowa State University Monday evening, creating treacherous road and walking conditions throughout campus.
February 1, 2016
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Warning ahead of a massive winter storm expected to impact Iowa on Tuesday.
Snow will move into Iowa late tonight and move northward past midnight into Tuesday morning. Moderate to heavy snow is expected throughout much of the morning into the afternoon before decreasing Tuesday evening.
Expect anywhere from 6-10 inches of snow, according to the NWS. Winds from 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 40 mph will create hazardous travel conditions with the possibility of whiteout conditions in some areas.
Heavy snow and winds will make travel nearly impossible some times on Tuesday.
The watch is in effect from midnight Tuesday morning until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. This warning replaces the Blizzard Watch that was in effect yesterday.
A Winter Storm Warning means heavy snow and severe winter weather conditions are expected. Significant amount of snow will make travel dangerous.
