WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGHTHURSDAY AFTERNOON…

• WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths of an inch, with snow accumulations of less than one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
• WHERE…Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque Counties.
• WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
• IMPACTS…Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds are expected, and could result in isolated power outages in areas that receive substantial icing, along with tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.