Winter Storm Warnings
March 13 2026
...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the
Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Saturday night through
Sunday night. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result
in blizzard conditions and significant impacts during this time.
There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the
heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see these
significant impacts are north of Highway 20.
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow
accumulations may exceed 6 inches. Winds could gust to 50 mph or
higher.
* WHERE...Far northern Iowa.
* WHEN...From Saturday night into Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through This Evening...
.Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and cured fuels
are combining to produce critical fire weather conditions in
southwestern Iowa. Any fires will have the potential to spread
very quickly, and outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
* AFFECTED AREA...Much of southwestern into west central Iowa.
* WIND...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 MPH, with gusts to near 50
MPH.
* HUMIDITY...Around 25% through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
mph expected.
* WHERE...Central and northern Iowa.
* WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
mph expected.
* WHERE...Central and northern Iowa.
* WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
