1-18-20 Waukee (4:15amCT): Main wave of wintry precip pushing east…very cold/windy day on tap. K.

Things remain on track, the main wave of snow/freezing rain is pushing east as targeted. Here’s the latest radar snapshot as of (5:15amCT):

Here’s the latest simulated radar guidance over the next 6 hours as this main wave pulses east by 8amCT:

Here’s a snapshot of temps expected over the next 6 hours as they start to crash from west to east:

On and off light snow flurries will be possible late morning and all afternoon/evening across the state that may offer a very fine coating of snow on pavement, keeping things slick:

Sky conditions are expected to give way to mostly sunny this afternoon:

The clearing of the skies will greatly help mix very strong winds just above the surface down to the surface, with sustained winds topping 20-25mph statewide looking likely, and gusts topping 40-50mph cannot be ruled out:

Temp snapshot by 6pmCT tonight…things will need to continue to likely be treated/monitored all day to battle these very cold temps tonight: