Weather Alerts For Northwood, IA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 345 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Including the cities of Lake Mills, Garner, Manly, Forest City, Mason City, Kanawha, Algona, Northwood, Estherville, Clear Lake, and Britt 345 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusts over 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become nearly impossible due to whiteout conditions and blowing and drifting of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. &&