The first winter storm of the season is expected to make its way into eastern Iowa on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service has extended its Winter Storm Warning. Delaware, Dubuque, Linn and Jones counties were originally issued the warning early Tuesday, with Buchanan and Clayton counties added on Tuesday afternoon. The Winter Storm Warning goes into effect at 6 am Wednesday and runs through 3 am Thursday.
Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. There may be narrow bands of 6 to 8 inches. Travel could become very difficult, with both the morning and evening commutes impacted.
The NWS has also issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of state, including Fayette County, from 6 am Wednesday through 3 am Thursday. Total snow accumulations are predicted to be between 2 to 5 inches.
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More snow is expected this weekend – Friday afternoon through Saturday night – though predicted snowfall accumulations have not yet been released.
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