The National Weather Service office in Johnston has issued a winter storm warning for the Perry area from 9 a.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Tuesday, with as much as 1 foot of snow forecast and winds gusting to 40 mph.
The moderate to heavy heavy snow will become general across Iowa from very early Monday morning and last into Tuesday, according to the NWS, with the highest accumulations occurring across parts of southern Iowa, where widespread amounts of 6 to 11 inches or more may occur.
As the snowfall ends Tuesday afternoon, winds will increase, with gusts of 35 to 40 mph or
greater possible. This could result in a period of blowing and drifting snow, making travel very difficult. The patchy, blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
The hazardous travel conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as forecasts evolve.
