Blizzard Warning Issued for East Central, Northeast, and Southeast Iowa Through Monday
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning has been issued for multiple Iowa counties, with 4 to 8 inches of snow and 60 mph wind gusts expected to create hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- East Central, Northeast, and Southeast Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central, Northeast, and Southeast Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. The alert, issued by the NWS Quad Cities IA IL office, indicates that blizzard conditions are possible across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following counties in Iowa:
- Buchanan
- Delaware
- Dubuque
- Benton
- Linn
- Jones
- Iowa
- Johnson
- Cedar
- Muscatine
- Keokuk
- Washington
- Louisa
- Jefferson
- Henry
- Des Moines
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, residents are advised to call 511 or visit 511ia.org.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are possible with total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds are expected to be significant, with gusts reaching as high as 60 mph. These conditions will make travel very difficult and are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, the strong winds could cause tree damage.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 4:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, until 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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