106 WWUS83 KDMX 142024 SPSDMX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 224 PM CST Fri Feb 14 2025 IAZ005-024-025-034>037-046>048-142200- Kossuth-Humboldt-Wright-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Greene- Boone-Story- Including the cities of Algona, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Jefferson, Boone, and Ames 224 PM CST Fri Feb 14 2025 ...Brief Period of Snow this Afternoon over Central and North Central Iowa... WHAT...Around a two hour burst of moderate to heavy snow can be expected this afternoon. With wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph, visibilities will drop to less than a mile during the periods of heavier snowfall. Amounts from a dusting to two inches may occur in a short time. WHERE...Much of central and north central Iowa, including Interstate 35 from Ames to the Minnesota border. WHEN...through 3pm to 5pm, ending southwest to northeast through that time. IMPACTS...Roads may quickly become slick and snow covered with hazardous driving conditions and slower than normal commute times due to this snow and reduced visibility. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Motorists should be careful and prepare for quick changes in visibility and road conditions in a short distance as snow moves through an area. $$ Small