DES MOINES, Iowa — As predicted, temperatures have been dropping in Des Moines starting around 7 a.m. and snow and wind are spreading eastward across the state. By late afternoon, the storm will continue into the early morning hours. Again, heavy snow is not a requirement for a blizzard. These events are related to wind and visibility.
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The snow should end in the early morning hours, but winds will continue to reach 45 mph Monday morning and 35 mph in the afternoon before weakening in the evening. Travel tonight into the early hours will be difficult. Expected snowfall totals, wind gusts, low pressure, and wind chills are as follows.
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The upcoming high is above. The week starts cold but ends warm. We may see a few flurries or snow showers Tuesday night. Please remember to go to 511ia.org for the latest road conditions.
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