The National Weather Service issued this statement for the region for Friday, March 23-24:

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING

TO NOON CDT SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to noon CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow will

make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road

conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.