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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Day 28°

Night 14°

Precipitation 80 %

Wind 7 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 1

Sunday

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (December 6, 2024)

Day

41°

Night

27°

Wind

7 mph

Precipitation

1 %

Weather Alerts and Warnings for

Severe Future Possible

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued December 5 at 11:04AM CST until December 7 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Dec 6, 6:00 PM → Dec 7, 6:00 AM

WHAT: Moderate to heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 7 inches possible.

WHERE: Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa.

WHEN: From Saturday evening through late Saturday night.

IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions and hazardous travel.

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Updated: Dec 5, 1:44 PM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 5 at 1:47PM CST until December 7 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Dec 6, 3:00 PM → Dec 7, 6:00 AM

WHAT: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6
inches.

WHERE: Portions of central and north central Iowa.

WHEN: From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions.

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Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

Updated: Dec 5, 5:22 PM Source: NWS Alert