The Local 5 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert Day for Monday, Dec. 15 due to strong winds and the expectation of blowing and drifting snow.

A winter storm warning is in effect for parts of Iowa and will bring widespread snow. See how much snow we'll get and the latest updates.

Eyes turn toward a weekend system that will not only bring us our next chance for snow, but will be followed by a return of frigid cold. Snow starts to fall in western portions of the state very early in the morning (3-4 am), with snow entering the metro around 5-6 am.

The National Weather Service is forecasting wind gusts of over 50 mph from Atlantic to Waterloo. What to know about blizzard possibilities.

Cold conditions are going to return along with more snow chances heading into the weekend. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for northern and eastern Iowa including Ames and Des Moines until midnight.

I-80 closed in eastern Iowa due to severe weather and crashesInterstate 80 is closed in both directions across a large stretch of eastern Iowa due to hazardous

Dozens of school districts have announced early dismissals Thursday due to snow and ice in the forecast.

Another round of snow — this one expected to start Thursday afternoon into the evening — could make for a difficult evening commute in Eastern Iowa.