The winter storm warning that stretches across Iowa is in effect until 6 a.m. "When you get into accumulation like that, you get into fast accumulation on roads as well as substantial reductions in visibility," Krull said. Heavy snowfall, especially in the evening, means heavy accumulation, Alex Krull, a NWS meteorologist said. "It's going to be a continuous, good amount of snowfall," he said. Until midnight, the area should continue to expect at least an inch of snow each hour, Martin said. Between Monday evening and Tuesday morning, central Iowa is expected to get between another 4 to 8 inches of snow. Snow won't stop after midnight, but it's expected to slow down. If Des Moines gets another 5 or more inches of snow before midnight, Monday will be the snowiest Jan. After that, just average snowfall in February, March and April would put it ahead of the very snowy winter of 2018-19, when Des Moines saw a total of 48.8 inches, according to National Weather Service records.Īs of 6 p.m., the Des Moines metro has gotten between 4.9 inches and 7 inches, according to Cory Martin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines. By Tuesday, even the minimum forecast by the National Weather Service - 7 inches - would put it ahead of the total for three of the four winters preceding this one. The storm could bring 10 to 14 inches of snow to Des Moines. Provided Monday's snowstorm is as severe as expected, winter 2020-21 is on track to be the snowiest in Des Moines in at least five years. More: Des Moines-area school closings, late starts, virtual classesġ2:14 a.m.: The National Weather Service says 10.3 inches of snow fell Monday at the Des Moines International Airport. Watch Video: Winter driving tips: Staying safe on icy, snowy roads in Iowa More: The latest from Tuesday on the snowstorm that hit Des Moines
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