Iowans can expect a light dusting of snow across the state starting Thursday night into Friday morning.
When will snow come to central Iowa?
Starting Thursday night and continuing into Friday morning, Central Iowa should anticipate a light dusting of snow totaling one to two inches. By Friday morning, the snowfall is expected to end. However, gusty winds are in the forecast on Saturday. Wind gusts of over 40 mph are possible in northern Iowa.
How much snow will Iowa get?
Light snow is expected tonight. A band of snow with accumulations of 2 to 3 inches is possible in the vicinity of the Highway 20 to Highway 30 corridor. A few locations could exceed 3 inches within this band of snow in northwest Iowa near Sioux City.
Des Moines can expect 1-2 inches by Friday morning. Ames might see as much as 3 inches.
What are Iowa road conditions?
Currently, the Iowa DOT reports safe highways across central Iowa, with seasonal conditions. The DOT in northern Iowa is reporting partially covered highways with snow and ice, which may cause travel delays.