The National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines has issued a winter weather advisory for the Perry area until 6 p.m. Saturday and a wind chill advisory from 6 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday.
A light freezing drizzle is expected to begin early Friday afternoon and last off and on all night, mixing with periods of light snow before switching to all snow Saturday. As much as one-tenth of 1 inch of accumulated ice is expected, especially on elevated and untreated surfaces.
Snow of 1 to 2 inches is predicted along the U.S. Interstate 80 corridor, according to the NWS.
Winds Saturday from the north to northwest will increase, with gusts to 30 to 35 mph toward midday causing blowing and drifting snow and then dangerous wind chills. Wind speeds are expected to diminish Saturday night and Sunday but will still be sufficient
to produce dangerous wind chills.
Temperatures will reach 8 to 15 below zero by Sunday morning. Wind chills may drop to as
low as 25 to 30 below zero by late Saturday night and Sunday and and cold as 35 below zero along the U.S. Interstate 80 corridor.
The Perry area is under the winter weather advisory and wind chill advisory along with the towns of Adel, Black Corners, Booneville, Bouton, Dallas Center, Dawson, De Soto, Dexter, Gardiner, Garretville, Gibbsville, Granger, Granger Homesteads, Kennedy, Linden, Minburn, Moran, Ortonville, Panther, Perry Yard, Redfield, Van Meter, Waukee, Wiscotta and Woodward.
Minor icing will begin Friday afternoon and continue into the night. Treatment and road temperatures just above freezing might reduce impacts through mid afternoon, but icing may become more widespread into the evening as air and road temperatures drop.
Visibility restrictions, with partially snow-covered and slick roads, might occur Saturday. The
combination of freezing precipitation followed by snow and wind will lead to hazardous travel conditions. Travelers should be prepared for slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces and limited visibility due to snow and blowing snow. Use caution, especially in open areas, where visibility may be reduced to a few miles or less Saturday.
A wind chill advisory means very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and can lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
