Winter Storm Warnings
February 19 2026
* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and some drifting is expected. Total
snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Localized totals up to
6 inches are possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, blowing snow and minor
drifting of snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There remains the potential for higher
snowfall totals in this advisory. Uncertainty in where the snow
band may set up remains and a last minute upgrade to a Winter
Storm Warning cannot be ruled out. Snow will initially melt on
area roadways before accumulating. The highest snowfall totals
will be on grassy surfaces.