The National Weather Service offices in Johnston have issued a blizzard warning for the Perry area from midnight until 3 p.m. Wednesday.
As much as 4 inches of snow and winds gusting up to 60 mph will reduce visibility to less than one-quarter mile, with slippery road conditions making travel hazardous for the Wednesday morning commute.
Travel during the storm should be restricted to emergencies only, the NWS said. If travel cannot be avoided, then travelers should provide for themselves with a winter survival kit.
Drive with extreme caution, and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Along with Dallas County, the blizzard warning is in effect for Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Butler, Bremer, Hamilton, Hardin, Grundy, Black Hawk, Boone, Story, Marshall, Polk, Adair, Madison, Warren, Adams, Union, Clarke, Taylor, Ringgold nd Decatur counties.
Along with Perry, the area of the blizzard warning comprises the cities of Ackley, Waukee, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Clear Lake, Iowa Falls, Clarksville, Fontanelle, Mason City, Shell Rock, Norwalk, Boone, Reinbeck, Marshalltown, Waverly, Lenox, Mount Ayr, Greene, Ames, Aplington, Waterloo, Wellsburg, Hampton, Dumont, Indianola, Winterset, Osceola, Eldora, Grundy Center, Lamoni, Bedford, Dike, Adair, Leon, Cedar Falls, Des Moines, Adel, Earlham, Webster City, Parkersburg, Greenfield, Conrad, Stuart, Allison and New Market.
Additional snow is forecast for Thursday, the NWS said. ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as forecasts evolve.
