Winter weather is back in central Iowa, and cities in the metro have issued snow ordinances and parking bans.
Blizzard Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for the entire region until 6 p.m. Friday.
Winds will remain blustery in central and especially western Iowa Friday. Gusts up to 50 mph can be expected through the afternoon in western Iowa. This will create blowing snow and low visibility for travelers.
Travel won't be nearly as bad in eastern Iowa due to lighter winds.
To get the latest weather forecast, text WEATHER to 515-457-1026 or download the We Are Iowa app.
Ames
Due to the amount of snow forecast in the area, the City of Ames Snow Ordinance will go into effect 10 p.m. Thursday.
Snow routes are marked by red and white signs. Vehicles must be moved to off-street parking or to streets that are not designated snow routes.
It is important to remember the Snow Ordinance remains in effect until the streets are completely plowed from curb to curb, and it has stopped snowing.
With the additional snow forecast, all Ames residents are asked to remove parked vehicles from residential streets, especially those parked on circles or cul-de-sacs. However, only those on snow routes are required to move them.
Ankeny
The City of Ankeny has declared a snow ordinance effective Thursday at 11 p.m. through Saturday at 11 p.m.
No parking allowed on all public streets, alleys and on-street parking within the city when the snow ordinance is in effect.
No parking is allowed until the snow ordinance is officially lifted.
Parking in The District at Prairie Trail and Uptown Business District is prohibited from 2-6 a.m.
Vehicles parked on the street during a snow ordinance will be ticketed $40 and may be towed.
To receive parking information during a snow ordinance, text ANKENY to 97063.
For additional information about the snow ordinance, click here.
To locate towed vehicles, call the Ankeny Police Department at 515-289-5240.
Altoona
A snow ordinance is in effect until Saturday. Parked vehicles should be moved off of City streets Thursday evening.
Belmond
Due to the impending blizzard, the City of Belmond has declared a snow emergency effect 12:01 a.m. Friday or after an accumulation of two inches or more of snowfall.
During a snow emergency, no vehicle may park on any city street until the street has been completely cleared/plowed from curb to curb.
Bondurant
Bondurant's ordinance will go into effect Thursday at 5 p.m. and remain in effect until 24 hours after the snowfall ends.
Public Works is asking residents and motorists to please continue to monitor the weather conditions and plan activities accordingly, as travel will be dangerous at times.
Carlisle
A snow ordinance is in effect starting at 6 p.m. Thursday.
All vehicles must be removed from the streets and public parking lots to avoid ticketing and/or towing.
The ban will remain in effect for 24 hours until snowfall has ceased.
(City of Carlisle Code of Ordinances, Carlisle, Iowa 69.11)
Clive
The ordinance for Clive went into effect at 10:30 Thursday night. Residents should already have their vehicles moved off of City streets to help crews with their plowing duties.
Grimes
The City of Grimes snow ordinance will be in effect at 10 p.m. Thursday through 8 p.m. Friday.
Norwalk
The City of Norwalk is declaring that the City Snow Ordinance will go into effect for the City of Norwalk at 11 p.m. Thursday. All vehicles must be removed from public streets to avoid ticketing and towing.
The Snow Ordinance will stay in effect until further notice and applies to all streets in Norwalk.
The City of Norwalk Snow Ordinance can be read in its entirety here (Chapter 69.10).
Osceola
A snow ordinance will be in effect Thursday at 10 a.m. through Saturday at noon.
Waukee
The City of Waukee is declaring that a Snow Emergency Parking Ban will go into effect in Waukee on Friday, Jan. 15 at 12 a.m. (midnight). This parking ban will remain in effect through Saturday, Jan. 16 at 12 p.m. (noon).
The parking ban applies to all streets in Waukee. The removal of vehicles from the streets allows crews to work on efficiently and safely clearing streets of snow; it also allows emergency vehicles accessible passage through City streets. Per Waukee Municipal Code §502.17, vehicles in violation of the parking ban are subject to a $25 fine and/or towing.
West Des Moines
An Emergency Parking pan will go into effect at 12 a.m. Thursday and remain in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday.
The ban applies to all streets in West Des Moines. Cars are subject to a $50 fine and/or towing.
