Blizzard Warning Issued for Northwest and West Central Iowa; Whiteout Conditions Expected
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for several Iowa counties, effective Sunday morning through Monday morning, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and whiteout conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest and West Central Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sioux Falls SD
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 Northwest and West Central Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, SD, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northwest and west central Iowa. This alert is classified with an extreme severity level, indicating that blizzard conditions are likely and expected to cause significant impact.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in Iowa:
- Osceola
- Dickinson
- O'Brien
- Clay
- Cherokee
- Buena Vista
- Ida
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected regions should prepare for the following hazards:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
- Ice Accumulation: A light glaze of ice is expected.
- Wind Speeds: Strong winds with gusts reaching as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions are anticipated, which will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
- Impacts: Slippery road conditions and potential tree damage from high winds. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 7:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, through 7:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16.
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 to remain safe. For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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