31 Counties Under Blizzard Warning; Swaths of I-35, I-80 Closed

I-80 closure expands as blizzard conditions worsen, I-35 remains closed north of Ames

Blizzard conditions and powerful winds are forcing highway closures and travel warnings across parts of Iowa as officials urge drivers to delay travel.

I-35 closed from Albert Lea through North Iowa due to blizzard conditions

I-35 from Albert Lea to US-30 in Iowa, near Ames, is closed due to the region's ongoing winter storm and blizzard conditions.

I-35 from Ames to Minnesota closed

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Iowa DOT closing portions of I-35/80, Saylorville bridge due to blizzard

AMES, Iowa- The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Iowa State Patrol (ISP) announced a series of roadway closures and travel advisories on Sunday due to the blizzard and other winter driving conditions. The Iowa DOT shared the closures, saying, "The combination of prior rain on freezing pavements, heavy snow, and blizzard/whiteout conditions will make [...]

Travel not advised north of Highway 30 due to blizzard conditions, I-35 closing in Iowa

AMES, Iowa – March 15, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Iowa State Patrol (ISP) are announcing a series of roadway closures and travel adv

31 counties under blizzard warning; swaths of I-35, I-80 closed

Blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service for 31 Iowa counties. "Travel should be restricted to emergencies only," the weather service said.