AMES, Iowa – Jan. 30, 2013; 5:15 a.m. update – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that roadways are partially or completely covered with a mix of snow and ice. All but the far southeast and northeast corners of the state are affected at this time. Iowa DOT road crews will be working around-the-clock today, as long as conditions. But travel will be hampered by continued precipitation and high winds this morning. The Iowa DOT's road weather information system...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 29, 2013; 3 p.m. update – A severe weather event is forecast for this evening into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning affecting a significant portion of the state. Between 4 to 6 inches of snow is predicted, with locally higher amounts possible. The Iowa Department of Transportation is advising travelers to take necessary preparations for this event, including making sure a winter survival kit or emergency supplies are stowed in...
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – Jan. 28, 2013 – A flashing yellow light has been installed and will be operational beginning Thursday, Jan. 31, at the east entrance to New London alerting motorists on Des Moines Henry Avenue to use caution when approaching the intersection of U.S. 34/Iowa 163 and Des Moines Henry Avenue (Henry County Road X-30), according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 5 Office. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limits and...
AMES, IA – Jan. 28, 2013 – Stumped? You’re not alone. There are a lot of people applying for their first Iowa driver’s license, an identification card, a duplicate card to replace a lost or stolen one or one of the new REAL ID-approved versions. And to get one you need to bring acceptable proof of your age, identity, current full legal name, Iowa residency, legal presence in the United States, and Social Security number. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 27, 2013; 3:15 p.m. update - The significant precipitation that was affecting Iowa earlier today has exited the state; only a light mist and some spotty rain remains. This is helping to improve travel conditions on Iowa roadways. However, travelers should remain alert during the overnight hours to the possibility of some slippery roads. Areas of patchy dense fog, mist, frost and refreezing of precipitation on the roadways are forecast to develop tonight and linger into...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 27, 2013 – 2:15 p.m. update – Northbound I-35 traffic has resumed in Franklin County between mileposts 159 and 165. The road was previously blocked by semi-tractor-trailer units unable to navigate the roadway incline due to the icy road conditions. More Iowa travel information is available 24/7 at www.511ia.org or by calling 511 in Iowa or 800-288-1047 nationwide. Visit this site to learn more about other ways to access 511 information via Facebook, Twitter or your...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 27, 2013; 11:05 a.m. update – Northbound Interstate 35 in Franklin County near milepost 164 is currently blocked. There is a significant back-up of traffic in this area and delays can be expected. Avoid the area if possible. Semi-tractor-trailer units are having difficulty negotiating the roadway grade at this location. Iowa Department of Transportation road maintenance crews are in the process of returning to their stockpiles to get more salt loaded on their trucks and then...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 27, 2013; 11 a.m. update – North central and east central Iowa are currently experiencing the brunt of the ice storm. Travel is also very slow between Algona and Spencer on U.S. 18 as the precipitation lingers along the Iowa-Minnesota border. Pavement and air temperatures remain at or below the freezing level in these regions. The overall storm front is moving north and east as it pushes out of Iowa and into Minnesota and Wisconsin. Little...
AMES, Iowa - Jan. 27, 2013 – 9:45 a.m. update – An ice storm warning remains in effect for Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque counties, including the cities of Independence, Manchester and Dubuque. Travel is not being advised in these counties, as well as other sections of eastern Iowa that are presently experiencing heavy accumulations of ice of ¼ inch or more. This includes the Waterloo area, and Interstetate 380 and U.S. 20. Iowa travel information is available 24/7 at http://www.511ia.org/;...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 27, 2013 – 9 a.m. update – While the first wave of precipitation continues to move northeast through the state, a second wave has entered Iowa from the south. Although not as intense and wide as the first band, more moisture is still moving northward through the Midwestern region. Air and pavement temperatures are remaining fairly steady or rising slightly. Temperatures in the southwest corner of the state and along a line that stretches up the...