Timelapse video shows snow squall blow through western Iowa

Timelapse video shows snow squall blow through western Iowa

Snow squalls are possible over the next several hours, with high winds and intense bursts of snow creating whiteout conditions.

LOCALIZED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN SNOW SQUALLS TODAY (1/16/26)

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1103 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 LOCALIZED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN SNOW SQUALLS TODAY… Snow showers and snow squalls will become more widespread this afternoon as a cold front arrives from northwest. This activity will move southeast by the afternoon before diminishing tonight. The snow bands will produce brief but intense snow rates, which will reduce visibility to a q…