OK.. we are now paying for December temps being in the 40's & 50's!!!!!!!!!!! We were without power for 30 hours. Thank goodness we have a generator! Hopefully we won't lose power this round, but if we do we are prepared!

Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 3 am cst thursday, blizzard warning in effect from 6 am Thursday to 6 pm cst friday,
The NWS in des moines has issued a blizzard warning, which is in effect from 6 am Thursday to 6 pm cst friday. The blizzard watch is no longer in effect. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 3 am cst Thursday.
A mix of freezing drizzle, sleet or snow will fall over the advisory area through the evening hours and end after midnight. The precipitation will be off and on and precipitation amounts will be light but any freezing precipitation falling over the area will only compound any remaining problems from last weekends ice storm.
The mixed precipitation will change over to snow during the morning hours Thursday. By late Thursday 5 to 9 inches of snow will fall. In addition to the snow, a very strong northwest wind will increase to 25 to 40 mph with higher gusts. This will cause blizzard conditions over the area. The blizzard conditions will persist through Friday when the wind will begin to diminish.
A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

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