AMES, Iowa – Feb, 26, 2013; 1 p.m. update – Snowfall totals are adding up in parts of Iowa. That means several hundred Iowa Department of Transportation, county and city snowplows are on the road to clear the wintry mess for afternoon commuters. Here are a few tips when approaching, following or passing a snowplow. Snowplows generally operate at much slower speeds than other traffic. Snowplows can be forced sideways when clearing hard-packed drifts and generate a "snow cloud" that...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 26, 2013; 11:30 update – The current winter storm predicted to remain in southeast Iowa has turned its attention to dropping significant snowfall as far north as Waterloo. The National Weather Service has updated the earlier winter storm advisory to a winter storm warning for counties south of a line from Creston to Ames to Waterloo. The warning is in effect until Wednesday at noon Iowa Department of Transportation crews are working to assist motorists, but...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 26, 2013 – Iowans in the southeast part of the state awoke to yet another winter storm. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s 511 website is reporting roadways completely covered with snow in south central and southeast Iowa and partially to mostly covered in central Iowa. National Weather Service winter storm warnings remain in effect for south central and southeast Iowa until 6 a.m. Wednesday. In the warning area, snow accumulations of up to 10 inches are...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 25, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has added a new service to its online services portal, myMVD, that allows suspended and revoked drivers to pay civil penalties that are due online. Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division Director Mark Lowe explains, “Iowa law imposes a civil penalty when a person’s driving privilege is suspended or revoked. This civil penalty must be paid before the person’s driving privilege may be reinstated. This new online service allows...
AMES, IOWA – Feb. 22, 2013 – Due to the winter storm, roads, bridges, overpasses and ramps have become slick in many locations in Iowa. Eastbound Interstate 80 is currently blocked near Colfax at mile post 159 due to multiple crashes. This incident may take considerable time to clear. Of particular concern is the persistent blowing snow over roadways in open areas, which is causing glazing of roadway surfaces. Patchy slick spots can be encountered at any time. Traveling under...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 22, 2013 – 5 a.m. update – As light to moderate snowfall continues to move through a majority of Iowa this morning, the Iowa Department of Transportation is cautioning commuters to use common sense and their best driving skills to keep Iowa highways safe. Iowa highways are currently being reported as partially to completely covered with snow. Fill your vehicle’s gas tank. Before traveling in winter weather, always keep your vehicle’s gas tank nearly full and...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 21, 2013 – 9 p.m. – As moderate to heavy snow falls over the majority of the state overnight, Iowa Department of Transportation crews will continue working to maintain the state’s highways, as necessary. This will be the final news release of the day, but Iowa DOT staff will continue to monitor social media through the night. Public information via news releases will resume in the morning or if significant changes occur. Thank you to the...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 21, 2013: 5:15 p.m. update – Central Iowa is welcoming Miranda Lambert to Hilton Coliseum tonight in a powerful way. A major snowstorm is expected to envelope the area as the concert begins. The Iowa Department of Transportation is urging concert-goers to use extra caution when leaving the event, as blowing snow is expected to reduce visibility on rural highways to one-quarter mile or less. Reports to the Iowa DOT show hotel space has been depleted...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 21, 2013: 5 p.m. update – Iowa travel conditions are rapidly deteriorating in many areas of the state due to the advancing winter storm. Light to moderate snow continues to fall over southern and central Iowa, but an intensification of the storm is expected in the next few hours. A strong east wind is reducing visibility to one-quarter to one-half mile, especially in open areas. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s road condition report is listing most...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 21, 2013; 1 p.m. update – The National Weather Service is reporting that snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour can be expected during the late afternoon and evening hours in southern and central Iowa, with much of the expected snowfall to occur in six hours or less. Strong east winds at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts to around 30 mph are also expected. The winds will combine with the heavy snowfall...
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