By Sam Parsons

Another Winter Storm Warning will go into effect for our area tonight.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines announced overnight that another Winter Storm Warning will take effect for all of central Iowa from 9pm this evening until midnight Friday night. The NWS says that heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations reaching 5-10 inches. Southeast Iowa could see ice accumulations up to a light glaze, and wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour could cause significant blowing and drifting snow and near-blizzard conditions that extend beyond the falling of snow.

The NWS says travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near-whiteout conditions later Friday into Saturday. The hazardous conditions will greatly impact the morning and evening commutes Friday. The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.