Winter weather wreak havoc in Midwest, disrupting post-holiday travel
Snowstorms dumped over a foot of snow in the Midwest, causing flight cancellations and dangerous road conditions.
A second round of snow is forecast for central Iowa after the Des Moines metro saw anywhere from 7 to 12 inches of snow over the Thanksgiving weekend.
While this storm won’t bring as much snow, it will be followed by a cold chill later in the week with temperatures dropping below freezing.
When will it snow again?
Snowflakes were already falling again in southern Iowa in the morning hours of Monday, Dec. 1. Central Iowa is also expected to see some flurries in the morning. The snowfall will peak in the late morning and end in the evening.
Southern Iowa, which is also under a winter weather advisory, could see another 1 to 3 inches of snow.
What is the snow forecast for Des Moines?
In Polk County, the northwest suburbs could see a half-inch of snow. Southeast Polk County could see closer to an inch of snow. A hazardous weather outlook was issued for Polk County and much of Iowa.
What is the forecast for the rest of the week in Des Moines?
There is a 20% chance of snow, accompanied by wind gusts up to 23 mph on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Des Moines, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will start to drop as the week goes on. By Wednesday evening, temperatures could hit a low of 10 degrees below zero, followed by a high of 11 degrees and sunny skies on Thursday.
Kate Kealey is the growth and development reporter for the Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
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