Major winter storm moving into Iowa Monday

KCCI Storm Team 8 continues to track the winter storm moving through central Iowa. Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings | Road ConditionsWinter storm warnings and winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service remain in effect and are expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon.Heavy snowfall is expected to continue at rates of up to 2 inches per hour are expected to continue into the night, resulting in accumulations up to 13 inches in the Des Moines metro. Iowa Department of Transportation reports completely covered roads across central Iowa, with travel not advised west of Clive.Most cities around the metro have announced snow emergency parking bans. Check your city website or Facebook page for the latest. Share your snow photos with us through ulocal. HAZARDS: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally greater amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.AREAS IMPACTED: Central and southern Iowa. IMPACTS: Plan on snow-covered roads and low visibilities, especially overnight. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations.Futurecast shows latest winter storm track, expected snow totals

KCCI Storm Team 8 continues to track the winter storm moving through central Iowa.

Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings | Road Conditions

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service remain in effect and are expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon.

Heavy snowfall is expected to continue at rates of up to 2 inches per hour are expected to continue into the night, resulting in accumulations up to 13 inches in the Des Moines metro.

Iowa Department of Transportation reports completely covered roads across central Iowa, with travel not advised west of Clive.

Most cities around the metro have announced snow emergency parking bans. Check your city website or Facebook page for the latest.

Share your snow photos with us through ulocal.

HAZARDS: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with locally greater amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

AREAS IMPACTED: Central and southern Iowa.

IMPACTS: Plan on snow-covered roads and low visibilities, especially overnight. Travel may become near impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause blowing and drifting of snow. Near blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible with travel not recommended in many locations.

Futurecast shows latest winter storm track, expected snow totals

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