Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 900 am CST, Feb 20th 2026

Snow is beginning to end from west to east this morning however gusty northwest winds are causing blowing and drifting of snow. Travel conditions will remain treacherous this morning.

IAZ017-025-061-062-073-074-201500-
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Cerro Gordo-Wright-Jasper-Poweshiek-Warren-Marion-
Including the cities of Carlisle, Eagle Grove, Mason City,
Belmond, Norwalk, Newton, Indianola, Pella, Clarion, Grinnell,
Clear Lake, and Knoxville
457 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and south central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact this morning's commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

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