Only in Iowa can you hear a tornado siren one day and see a winter storm a few days later. All eyes are on Wednesday and Thursday as a blizzard is heading towards us that could bring massive amounts of snow to parts of Hawkeye State after multiple Twisters landed yesterday.

As I drove to work today, I wondered how many Iowans remember what the snow looked like. A quick glance around the neighborhood doesn’t reveal much anymore, including mine. I have a small pile in my backyard that my dog ​​frequents. I think he’s also wondering where the white stuff went. But leave it to Mother Nature to quickly remind us what his January in Iowa should be like.our weather partners KCRG report already exist winter storm clock This is valid Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. The watch primarily covers counties in central and northern Iowa, but extends south to Black Hawk County.

So how much snow is expected on the corridor? It still depends on the course of the storm. In current conditions, the highest amount of snow will be north of it along the line from Waterloo to Ames to Atlantic, Iowa. Total snowfall can be close to 9 inches in some places. According to KCRG. Here in eastern Iowa, we can expect occasional mixed rainfall and less total snowfall. The Iowa Storm Chasing Network has posted the precipitation forecast on the following site. its Facebook page yesterday.

Travel heavily impacts Wednesday evening drives and Thursday morning commutes. The storm’s course can still change, so check back for updates when winter returns to Iowa.