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Des Moines, IA – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of central and northern Iowa from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, as powerful winds and blowing snow could create blizzard conditions and life-threatening travel, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.
Forecasters warn that wind gusts over 50 mph will develop Tuesday evening, lasting into Wednesday morning. Although little new snow is expected, the existing 6-inch snowpack across the region is likely to erode and lift easily, producing significant blowing and drifting that may lead to whiteout conditions and zero visibility at times…