Most of Iowa, including central Iowa counties such as Polk, Dallas, Story, Boone, Madison and Warren, fall under a blizzard warning. The warning goes into effect at 9 p.m. Tuesday and will last until 3 p.

A very strong late-season storm system will bring rain, snow and strong winds to the Weather First area Tuesday night and Wednesday.A few showers will be possible from Tuesday morning into the afternoon with rain likely late in the afternoon into the evening hours.

With frozen grounds, any moderate to heavy rain that falls later Tuesday will runoff into our rivers and streams. An eventual takeover of snow is expected Tuesday night with blizzard

We are very soggy today with rain showers and storms through the day. The rain quickly changes to snow through tonight with extremely strong winds producing blizzard conditions.

Rain moves in Tuesday followed by wind and snow as a winter storm approaches Wednesday

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On Monday at 2:35 p.m. an updated winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Tuesday 9 p.m. until Wednesday noon. The watch is for Mason

Hazardous weather conditions are possible this week as a combination of rain, snow and gusty winds should reach central Iowa. Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Closings & delays Sign up for our Newsletters The National Weather Service in Des Moines has already issued a winter storm watch for most of central and western Iowa,