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Iowa – Snow bursts race across open fields as strong winds whip loose powder into the air, turning highways white in seconds. The danger comes fast, with visibility dropping sharply during brief but intense snow squalls that can catch drivers off guard.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, a Winter Weather Advisory takes effect from early Friday morning through Friday night across much of central and northern Iowa. Snow showers and snow squalls are expected, with accumulations up to one inch. Wind gusts may reach 40 to 45 mph, strong enough to cause blowing snow and rapid visibility loss…