(Des Moines) Precipitation chances ramp up Wednesday morning and afternoon across Iowa and continue into Wednesday night before winding down early Thursday.
The National Weather Service says the temperature differences will result in varying precipitation types from north to south. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely near the Minnesota border and may create difficult travel conditions.
In northern central Iowa, mixed precipitation is expected, with ice accumulations near 0.25” if freezing rain is realized than other precipitation types.
Mainly rain for portions of central into southern Iowa. A change to light snow is possible early Thursday but will result in little to no accumulation. Those with travel interests in central and northern Iowa should pay close attention to forecast and road condition updates.
