Today, our snow should be over with. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings continue through 9 oclock this morning. There are some slick roads so make sure youre driving cautiously temperatures are in the upper teens and lower 20s. The dayplanner shows that temperatures are going to stay in the lower 20s through most of the and iowa dot has some tips to share with drivers that will allow highways to be plowed more efficiently. We do the primary highways so in this area that would be interstate 29, us20, us75 and iowa 12, said schultz. Winter storms have hit the siouxland area and iowa dot would like drivers to utilize some safety precaustions before deciding to travel on snowy roads. The Department Says that for everyones sake, it would be best not to be on the roads if you dont have to. Travel when the better, but if you do come across the snow plows. Give them plenty of space, said schultz. Dakin schultz also drive slow because visibility for snow plow operators is limit
Want to give them plenty of distance. Operator is everything in front said schultz. For more the conditions of highways, you could always call 511 or visit iowa dot dot gov for traffic information or live time photos cf road conditions. Bria dot will continue to plow highways as we are expected to receive snow all the way up until tomorrow the way up untilt tomorrow morning. Reporting live in jenna and slick roads have caused a number of accidents already in the metro this year. Todays ststm marks the sih time the sioux city metro has received more than a half inch of snow this winter. According to the Sioux City Police department, the city averages between ten and 15 crashes on an average winter day, however there are a number of factors that make a day more prone to crashes. So far this year, the city says the most crashes back on november 20th, which was the first snowfall of the winter. That day there re 36 wrecks in town. So far today reported to police. Jenna our elisa raffa has
Travel plans on monday, keep your eye on the weather. It could get really difficult at times. Tomorrow is not bad. We do start off with the gusty winds, warming up to 32 by noon. I will have much more on the timing and the breakdown, how much snow or ice you can expect, coming up. Laura breaking news, at least three confirmed tornados touched down in north texas. Police in garland say four people were killed during the storms. Theres been extensive damage done to homes, a church, and vehicles stretching from garland, about 20 miles northeast of dallas, to glenn heights, about 20 miles south of the city. A sixyearold girl from webster city is now dead. And kccis rose heaphy explains how she has been on life support since a car crash on christmas day. Difficult time for payton henrys family. They were just minutes away from celebrating christmas with other relatives, when everything changed in an instant. Fiery aftermath of a now deadly crash in fort dodge. Jeep traveling eastbound on hi
Tonight, temperatures will dip into the teens and 20s as the storm lifts into the state from the south. Nikki also coming up on local five news at 10. Its the time when the most cars will be on the road. Headed home from celebrating the holidays. But Winter Weather is bringing with it dangerous road conditions. Nikki a good season so far for brenton skating plaza. Well tell you why their numbers of skaters are up. Nikki thousands are without power. As a massive snowstorm blankets new mexico. Local 5 news at 10 in nikki good evening. Welcome to local 5 news, im nikki davidson. Glad youre with us tonight. Winter weather is headed our way. 98 of iowas 99 counties will be under a storm warning tomorrow morning. For the latest on what you need to know when you wake up. Were sending it over to meterologist Bree Sullivan. Bree . Bree wxcenter a winter storm warning will be in effect for a vast majority of iowa through the day on monday and expire by early in the day on tuesday. Overnight toni