AMES, Iowa – Dec. 22, 2013 – Snowfall has ended through most of the state, however wind gusts of up to 30 mph into the evening will continue to make travel difficult through Monday morning. The Iowa Department of Transportation is working to clear roads, but blowing can cause roadways to quickly re-cover with snow or glaze with a thin layer of ice after trucks pass through. Most roadways in central, southern and eastern Iowa are currently partially or completely covered.
The Iowa DOT reminds travelers that trips during severe winter weather can take three or four times longer than normal. Motorists are urged to monitor weather and road conditions before traveling.