AMES, Iowa - Jan. 26, 2010; 6 a.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that road conditions have not improved much overnight, but visibility has improved significantly in many locations. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for blowing and drifting snow, which will remain in effect until 10 a.m. this morning. Approximately two-thirds of the state is covered by the advisory. The western 1/3 of the state is no longer under an...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2010 - 9:25 p.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has received word from the Polk County Emergency Management Agency in Des Moines that the following parking lots are being made available for overflow truck parking. The Des Moines’ metro area truck stops and rest areas are full. Jordan Creek Mall, 101 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, take the Jordan Creek Parkway exit off from I-80 Prairie Meadows Racetrack...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2010; 8 p.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that blizzard conditions are continuing to affect travel across much of the state. Travel is currently not advised throughout most of the state. Due to the high incidence of multi-vehicle traffic crashes involving large trucks and jackknifed semis blocking roadways, the Iowa DOT is issuing a plea to truck drivers to seek shelter and stay put until the winds subside. The Iowa...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2010; 6 p.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that blizzard conditions are continuing to affect travel across much of the state. Travel is currently not advised in all parts of Iowa, except for the southeast corner of the state and some roadways along the eastern border. Tow bans are in effect where travel is not advised. If you must travel, visibility will be very limited, especially in unsheltered areas. Even...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2010; 4:30 p.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that extremely high winds and falling snow are causing blizzard conditions and affecting travel across many parts of the state.This includes all of northwest, north central and central Iowa, as well as parts of the southwest, south central and east central Iowa. Travel conditions are expected to worsen after dusk as visibility will be severely hampered. Snowplows are being intermittently pulled from...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2010; 3 p.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that extremely high winds and falling snow are causing blizzard conditions and affecting travel across many parts of the state. This includes all of northwest, north central and central Iowa, as well as parts of the southwest, south central and east central Iowa. Snowplows are being intermittently pulled from the roadways in the blizzard areas and will resume service once the winds...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2009 2 p.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, is in the processing of closing both the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 35 on a stretch extending from U.S. 18 (Clear Lake) to U.S. 30 (Ames). The I-35 entry ramp gates are being closed so that no additional vehicles can enter the roadway, which is already littered with multiple crashes. Whiteout conditions and drifting is...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2010 - 1:45 p.m. - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is pulling its snowplows intermittently from some roadways in north central Iowa due to poor visibility and risk to the safety of plow operators. Sustained winds are in the 31 to 39 mph range, gusts are ranging between 46 and 57 mph. Motorists in high-profile vehicles should not travel in the area until the winds subside. I-35 northbound lanes are closed from U.S....
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2010 - 1:15 p.m. - The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is pulling its snowplows intermittently from some roadways in northwest Iowa due to poor visibility and risk to the safety of plow operators. The area affected extends from a line north of U.S. 30 to generally west of U.S. 169. This morning several Iowa DOT snowplows were struck by other motor vehicles in the whiteout conditions. Sustained winds are in the 31 to 39...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 25, 2010; 12:30 p.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that travel conditions in northwest Iowa are extremely hazardous. Multiple roadways are being temporarily closed due to a high incidence of traffic crashes, including those involving high-profile vehicles. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for much of central and western Iowa. All travelers should heed this advisory and not travel in the affected area unless absolutely necessary and until the...
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