City Ordinance 69.10 prohibits parking on any public street or alley during a Snow Emergency Parking Ban. Due to two or more inches predicted by the National Weather Service, a Snow Emergency Parking Ban will be in effect beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15.
The ban remains in place for 48 hours after the snow has stopped falling or it is otherwise lifted. Vehicles may not be parked on streets or alleys during this time. Once streets and alleys are cleared you may resume parking there.
If your vehicle is in violation of the Snow Emergency Parking Ban, you will be subject to a $35 fine and/or your vehicle may be towed at your expense.
For a complete guide to the City’s winter weather policies, resources and reminders, please visit indianolaiowa.gov/winter.
Blizzard Warning Issued
A Blizzard Warning is in effect for Indianola from 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15, to 7 a.m. Monday, March 16, according to the National Weather Service.
A significant winter storm is expected to impact much of the Upper Midwest beginning Sunday and continuing into Monday morning. Precipitation will start as rain Sunday morning before transitioning to a wintry mix that may produce a light glaze of ice, then turning to all snow.
Across Iowa, widespread snowfall is expected, with the heaviest amounts – more than 6 inches – forecast for northern and eastern parts of the state. In the Indianola area, 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected.
Winds will gust between 55 and 65 mph, creating whiteout conditions, significant drifting of snow and severely reduced visibility, the National Weather Service says. Travel may become dangerous or impossible at times, and hazardous conditions could affect the Monday morning commute. Strong winds may also damage trees and lead to power outages.
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High Wind Warning Issued
In addition to the Blizzard Warning, a High Wind Warning is in effect for Indianola from 1 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. Monday.
North winds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph, are expected across much of central Iowa. These winds may down trees and power lines, leading to possible outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high‑profile vehicles. Combined with snowfall, whiteout conditions are likely at times.
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