Winter Storm: Feb. 26 Update #2

A very brief update on the ongoing both winter and severe weather over western Iowa. Freezing rain has become a major problem across much of northwest Iowa this morning, with many roadways already being reported completely covered with ice. These conditions are not likely to improve as precipitation is expected to continue for the next few hours over those locations. Expect this precipitation to move east/northeast with time this morning, making it near the I-35 corridor by the Noon hour across the northern half of the state.

Also of concern this morning is severe weather... On the southern edge of the precipitation there has been a few thunderstorms, one of which has become severe with the capabilities of producing penny sized hail. Several reports were received near Onawa and surrounding areas of this penny sized hail... An additional storm has also become severe in Pottowattamie and Shelby counties, also capable of 3/4" hail.

Reports now coming in on how much freezing rain has accrued so far, and also how much sleet has fallen in some areas. A very tricky forecast remains with rain turning to sleet/snow, and freezing rain and sleet falling throughout the north with snow soon to come. Additional updates are possible around Noon and later in the afternoon...