Hazardous Driving Conditions Continue Following Iowa Snow Storm

Updated at 3:30 p.m. 12/29:

The Iowa Department of Transportation says I-35 has now been reopened between Ames and Minnesota, after the road was closed on Sunday due to snow.

Officials urge motorists to continue to use extreme caution on partially snow covered roads with scattered snowpack.

Previous update from 7:00 a.m. 12/29:

Blizzard conditions continue in portions of northern Iowa. Winter weather caused the closure of Interstate 35 in both directions in Ames.

The closure extends north to the Minnesota border. Barriers along the freeway are directing traffic off the Interstate at certain exits. US 18 is also closed between Clear Lake and Portland in both directions.

Drivers are advised to seek shelter in the greater Des Moines area until the storm passes.

Weather Links:

• National Weather Service Watches and Warnings

Weather Closings:

• Updated Closings and Delays

Road Conditions:

• Iowa 511 Travel Map
• WHO Traffic Center

Snowfall Map:

• National Weather Service Snowfall Total Map

Airports Delays:

• Des Moines International Airport
• Eastern Iowa Airport

Utilities and Services:

• MidAmerican Energy
• Des Moines Water Works
• Des Moines Public Works

Winter Safety:

• National Weather Service Safety Tips

Driving Tips:

• Driving Tips from the Iowa Department of Public Safety

Preventing Frozen Pipes:

• 6 Ways To Prevent Frozen Pipes
• Preventing &Thawing Frozen Pipes

Winter Safety Information:

• American Red Cross Winter Safety Tips
• American Red Cross Winter Preparedness Checklist