The National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines has issued a winter weather advisory for Monday for northern and central Iowa, including Perry and all of Dallas County, with a forecast of 3-5 inches of snow.
The advisory will be in effect Monday, Feb. 6 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Snow will begin to spread into northwest Iowa shortly after sunrise and reach the U.S. Interstate 35 corridor over northern and central Iowa around mid-morning and the remainder of central Iowa by midday.
The NWS said snow-covered roadways will create hazardous travel, and visibilities might be reduced at times due to moderate to heavy snow.
While the snow will begin to taper off in the afternoon and early evening, it will still have an impact on the Monday evening commute and precinct caucuses.
Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, the NWS advisory said, with localized amounts possibly higher. Lesser snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected over parts of south central Iowa and near the Minnesota border.
Along with Dallas County, other Iowa counties in the path of the snow include Hancock, Wright, Webster, Hamilton, Greene, Boone and Guthrie counties. Cities affected include Perry, Adel, Waukee, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Jefferson, Boone, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard and Casey.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as information becomes available.
