...Bitter Wind Chills Tonight, Accumulating Snow Arrives
Friday....

.Falling temperatures tonight and blustery northwest
winds will lead to bitter cold wind chills of -20 to -25 through
Thursday morning across north central Iowa. Snowfall returns
Friday morning as a strong low pressure system takes aim on the
region. The snow may be heavy at times during the morning and
afternoon hours before transitioning into a period of light wintry
mix or freezing rain. Strong northwest winds will develop
Saturday which could lead to areas of blowing snow, in addition to
lingering light snowfall Saturday morning. Highest snowfall
accumulations nearing 6 inches will reside in north central Iowa
with lesser amounts of 3 to 4 inches further south.

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....For the Winter Weather Advisory, the
  snowfall will be first. The snowfall will then transition to a
  wintry mix, including freezing rain, by Friday night.