Walker, Iowa

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST
Thursday...
... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Thursday evening
through Friday afternoon...

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST
Thursday. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Thursday
evening through Friday afternoon.

* Freezing drizzle will continue this morning and then change to
freezing rain mixed at times with sleet and snow this afternoon
and tonight. More snow is expected Thursday night into Friday.

* Snow and sleet amounts of 1 to 2 inches will be possible
especially along and north of Highway 20 this afternoon and tonight.
Another 2 to 5 inches of snow is possible Thursday night into
Friday.

* Ice accumulations of one quarter inch or less is possible
today and tonight.

* Hazardous driving conditions are expected due to ice
accumulations through tonight. The snowfall Thursday
into Friday will also impact travel conditions.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... and/or ice accumulations that would seriously
impact travel. Monitor later forecasts for updates.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet...
and/or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared
for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and be careful
while driving.

... Flood Watch now in effect from Thursday morning through late
Thursday night...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* portions of northwest Illinois and Iowa... including the
following areas... in northwest Illinois... Carroll... Jo Daviess
and Stephenson. In Iowa... Benton... Buchanan... Delaware...
Dubuque... Jackson... Jones and Linn.

* From Thursday morning through late Thursday night

* rainfall amounts from 1 to 2 inches Thursday and Thursday night
may lead to flooding along area rivers. Flooding of Urban and
Small Stream drainage areas will also be possible due to
blockages from snow and ice.

* Rising water levels may also lead to potential ice jams on
area rivers.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. Monitor later forecasts and take action if a
Flood Warning is issued or flooding develops.

... Slippery driving conditions early this morning...

Areas of freezing drizzle and light freezing rain will continue
to develop and move across the area through mid morning. This
precipitation will produce a thin glaze of ice on untreated
surfaces making for very slick walking and driving conditions.

If you will be out this morning... be prepared for icy conditions.
Use caution on sidewalks and especially on the secondary
roads... bridges and overpasses. Motorists are urged to slow down
and allow for plenty of braking distance. Road surfaces may change
from wet to ice covered with a short distance.

12/23/2009 0352 am

Cedar Rapids, Linn County.

Freezing rain e0.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Sidewalks and roads glazed with ice due to freezing
            drizzle.




12/22/2009 0905 am

NNW Springville, Linn County.

Snow m1.3 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Overnight total.




12/22/2009 0805 am

3 miles N of Cedar Rapids, Linn County.

Snow m0.3 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Overnight total.




12/22/2009 0905 am

NNW Springville, Linn County.

Snow m1.3 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Overnight total.




12/22/2009 0805 am

3 miles N of Cedar Rapids, Linn County.

Snow m0.3 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Overnight total.




12/22/2009 0905 am

NNW Springville, Linn County.

Snow m1.3 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Overnight total.





12/22/2009 0805 am

3 miles N of Cedar Rapids, Linn County.

Snow m0.3 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Overnight total.