If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Winter Storm Brings Snow, Wind To The Region Friday Into Saturday Morning... .A potent winter storm promises heavy snow and strong winds from Friday into Saturday morning. The bulk of the snow will fall Friday with accumulations upwards of a foot expected for some. Snowfall rates 1/2 to 1 inch per hour will be common Friday. Winds ramp up Friday afternoon, gusting from 30 to 40 mph into early Saturday morning. Blowing and drifting snows will result, and localized white-out conditions could be realized...especially across the open, unsheltered areas of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Travel will become hazardous for most of the region, potentially impossible where snowfall and winds are the highest. Consider altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if conditions warrant it. Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area with wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday night. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 9 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph producing patchy blowing and drifting the snow. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota and southwest into central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.