DES MOINES, Iowa — A reported 5-7" of snow has fallen in central Iowa and the Des Moines metro since Thursday.
Although a few additional light snow showers are possible through Friday evening, no additional accumulation is expected.
Blizzard warnings remain in effect along and west of I-35 until 6 p.m.
Text WEATHER to 515-457-1026 for the latest forecast or SNOW for snow ordinances/parking bans issued by cities.
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Friday, Jan. 15
3:20 p.m.
A total of 5.5" of snow occurred at the Des Moines airport from this snowfall event, putting the city at 27.8" so far this winter.
The average snowfall in Des Moines through January 15th is 15.5".
This means the metro is roughly a foot above-average for this point in the season, with more snow chances in the extended forecast.
11:15 a.m.
The blizzard warning previously in effect for the I-35 corridor including Des Moines and Ames has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory.
10:30 a.m.
While scattered snow showers will be possible the rest of the day, not much more accumulating snow is anticipated for central Iowa. You're free to clear your driveway!
9:00 a.m.
The Des Moines Police Department and Iowa State Patrol have responded to 35 vehicle crashes, 4 injuries, and have assisted 128 stalled or disabled vehicles.
8:30 a.m.
Per the Iowa Department of Transportation, travel is not advised on I-80 between Stuart and Minden in western Iowa.
6:45 a.m.
Initial reports show the Des Moines metro has received about 5-6" of snow so far. About an additional inch will be possible today.
6:15 a.m.
Iowa DOT says travel is not recommended on several roads west of Des Moines including most roads in Dallas County.
3:40 a.m.
A trained weather spotter reports 3.6" of snow and two foot snow drifts two miles west of Murray in Clarke County.
Thursday, Jan. 14
10:45 p.m.
Widespread snow showers continue overnight through Friday morning.
Roads around the state continue to worsen, especially as the wind and snow combination has led to reduced visibility.
9:35 p.m.
Roads are mostly snow covered across central Iowa. Keep in mind that Thursday's rainfall may have impacted any salt or sand on the roads, too.
Although the interstates are in somewhat better shape, state highways, county highways, and side roads are in poor condition.
Plow drivers are blanketing the state to keep area roads as snow-free as possible.
8:25 p.m.
Wind gusts will likely reach peak intensity early Friday morning, with gusts up to 50+ m.p.h. possible in western Iowa.
8:00 p.m.
Light to moderate snow continues to fall across the state, as wind gusts continue to strengthen.
Roads are becoming partially covered with snow.
6:30 p.m.
The snow is continuing to intensify across central and western Iowa, causing blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Snow is mainly accumulating on grassy and elevated surfaces, but roads are becoming slushy in some parts of the region already.
4 p.m.
Much of central and western Iowa has changed over to a light snowfall, with heavier snow on the way later in the evening and overnight.
Wind gusts have also increased quite a bit across western and central Iowa.
As of 3 p.m., the Des Moines International Airport had recorded a wind gust of 46 mph.
