Tuesday morning Iowa road condition update

The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that road conditions have not improved much overnight, but visibility has improved significantly in many locations.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for blowing and drifting snow, which will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Approximately two-thirds of the state is covered by the advisory. The western 1/3 of the state is no longer under an advisory.

Gusty northwest winds of 20 to 40 mph will continue through mid morning causing considerable surface blowing and drifting of snow. The blowing snow will cause roads to remain snow covered and slick. Travel is still not advised throughout most of the state. Towing bans remain in effect where travel is not advised.

Cedar Rapids road conditions

Interstate 380 is reported as partially covered in snow or ice in Linn, Benton and Johnson counties. Other roads including Interstate 80 and Highways 30 and 218 are also partially covered.

“People just need to be cautious,” said Sgt. Joe Cerruto, of the Cedar Rapids Police Department. “The wind has been blowing all night, so there may be some areas that need to be addressed.”

If you become stranded on the road and need emergency services, call 911. Road conditions are continually updated at www.511ia.org or by calling 511 from any phone.

Travel not advised

The Iowa State Patrol Division advises Iowans that travel continues to not be advised across much of Iowa today due to blowing snow, low visibility, and drifting caused by yesterday's blizzard.

Interstate 35 from Ames to the Minnesota line continues to be closed.   Interstate 35 northbound is blocked at the 107 mile marker in Story County with a jackknifed semi.

Two injury accidents have been reported on I-80 in Jasper county at mile marker 173.

If you are stranded and need emergency services, call 911. Road conditions are continually updated at www.511ia.org or by calling 511 from any phone.

Interstate 35 reopened

8:15 a.m. update - The Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa State Patrol announce that the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 35 have reopened to traffic from U.S. 30 (Ames) north to Albert Lea, Minnesota.

All entrance ramp gates are being reopened.

Travelers are cautioned to expect areas of low visibility, snow blowing over the roadway, and patches of mixed ice and snow on the roadway surface.

Regular updates

Reopening of roadways is a dynamic situation as crews throughout the state begin removing blockages. Therefore, the Iowa DOT will be issuing periodic updates throughout today. The information provided in this advisory is accurate at the time of issuance; however, the conditions of roads may change before the next advisory is issued.

Known impassable roads

In addition to the state-maintained roadways listed here, other local streets and county roads may be impassable.

I-35 from U.S. 30 (Ames) north to the Minnesota state line

U.S. 18 from U.S. 169 (Algona) east to Hancock County Road R-35 (Britt)

U.S. 18 from I-35 east to U.S. 65 (Mason City)

U.S. 30 from Iowa 4 (Jefferson) west to Glidden

U.S. 69 from Iowa 175 (Jewell) north to Blairsburg

U.S. 71 from Sac County Road D-15 (north of Early) to Iowa 7 (just south of Storm Lake

U.S. 75 from Iowa 3 (Le Mars) to Sioux Center

U.S. 169 from Dallas County Road F-31 (Minburn) to Iowa 141 (Perry)

U.S. 218 from Vinton to U.S. 30

Iowa 25 from U.S. 30 (Scranton) south to Iowa 141 (Bayard)

Iowa 44 from U.S. 169 to Iowa 4 (Panora)

Iowa 44 from Grimes west to Dallas Center

Neighboring state advisories

Minnesota: The Minnesota DOT and State Patrol have closed all state highways in south central and southwestern Minnesota, including I-90 from the South Dakota border to Albert Lea and I-35 from Albert Lea to the Iowa border, until further notice. Motorists can be fined up to $1,000 and/or face 90 days in jail. In addition, if travelers need to be rescued from a closed road, other expenses and penalties will apply. For updated information on Minnesota travel conditions visit 511mn.org.