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
Now Mother Nature could drop several inches before the end of the year good evening and thank you for joining us. Im jodi whitworth. Parts of the state could see up to nine inches of snow. And that could be a problem if you plan to travel in the next 48 hours. Meteorologist Brett Mcintyre joins us now with what we can expect. The forecast is giving holiday travelers no choice but make minute adjustments and added stress Reid Chandler has more ahead of severe Winter Weather monday, some holiday visitors in the metro are hoping to skip town ahead of the snow. 15 50 48 the weather conditions be on monday, i mean, we dont know already whats going to happen. So, at least she goes ahead of time, that mightgood for her. Zleh totaye, des moines at burlington trailways bus stop, artie harper says seats are selling out fast for sunday, ahead of any big storms. 15 40 10 i dont have no availability for my eastbound bus is full, my southbound, i have a few seats left, el going east. Artie harper bu