Blizzard Warning for Eastern Iowa Until Monday

A winter storm is impacting eastern Iowa as we wrap up the weekend and start off the week.

A Blizzard Warning is in effect until 1 pm Monday for Delaware, Dubuque, Jones and Linn counties, with 3 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts as high as 60 mph expected.

Buchanan County also is under a Blizzard Warning until 1 pm Monday. The National Weather Service says blizzard conditions are likely, along with freezing rain and sleet this afternoon mixed with snow. Snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, with winds gusting as high as 60 mph.  A light glaze of ice is possible this afternoon.

And a Blizzard Warning is in effect for Clayton and Fayette counties until 7 am Monday. Blizzard conditions expected, with total snowfall between 4 and 6 inches and winds gusting as high as 55 mph. 

The National Weather Service says 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. The latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.

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