Weather Alerts For Le Grand, IA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 253 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS OR SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE THROUGH EARLY EVENING... .Snow showers and snow squalls remain possible through early this evening. This activity may bring brief but intense snow rates, which will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times, and quickly cover roads creating hazardous travel conditions. Winds from the northwest commonly gusting between 35 to 50 mph will further reduce the visibility when the snow is falling. Be prepared today for rapidly changing driving conditions from normal to near whiteout conditions. Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama- Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Marshalltown, Dysart, Perry, Ames, Dike, Guthrie Center, Iowa Falls, Reinbeck, Aplington, Exira, Waterloo, Dumont, Waukee, Tama, Bayard, Eldora, Ackley, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Gladbrook, Panora, Toledo, Clarksville, Greene, Grundy Center, Boone, Newton, Shell Rock, Traer, Conrad, Des Moines, Grinnell, Wellsburg, Casey, Audubon, Parkersburg, Allison, and Adel 253 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow showers and squalls. Total snow accumulations up to two inches in a few areas. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of rapidly reduced visibility. Localized whiteout conditions possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. &&