Des Moines, IA – Drivers across northern Iowa are facing dangerous travel conditions Monday morning as ice-covered roads, snow, and extreme cold prompt closures and warnings across the region.
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, Interstate 35 remains closed northbound to the Minnesota border as of Monday morning due to treacherous driving conditions. Officials say travel is not advised across much of northern and northeast Iowa, where roadways are reported as icy or snow-covered.
A statewide road conditions map updated at 8:03 a.m. Monday shows large stretches of northern Iowa marked under Travel Not Advised, with several highways experiencing partial or complete ice coverage. Multiple road segments in central and northern counties are also reporting blockages or towing not recommended due to slick surfaces.
The Iowa State Patrol says conditions are especially hazardous north of Interstate 80, while road conditions improve significantly south of I-80, where highways are largely wet or clear. Western and northwestern Iowa continue to see partially snow-covered roads, creating uneven and unpredictable driving conditions.
Officials are urging motorists to delay travel if possible, reduce speed, increase following distance, and check live road conditions before heading out. Drivers can view real-time updates through 511ia.org.
Road crews remain active across impacted regions, but officials warn that frigid temperatures may limit treatment effectiveness, allowing ice to persist through the morning hours.
Travelers heading north or northeast should monitor updates closely as conditions may change rapidly.
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