Another weekend, another snowstorm. Iowans are bracing for moderate to heavy snowfall for the second consecutive Saturday. Last weekend’s pre-winter blast dumped more than 16 inches of snow on parts of Iowa, and in the midst of it, five state snowplows were rear-ended by motorists. Iowa DOT winter operations administrator Craig Bargfrede is pleading with drivers to be vigilant and go slow — or don’t go out.
Lack of good visibility is often one of the serious challenges of wintertime driving, and he urges extreme caution as you approach a plow from behind.
While no serious injuries were reported in last weekend’s plow-involved accidents, he says there’s no excuse for even one such collision.
Forecasters say the approaching system may drop 3-7 inches of snow across much of the state starting Saturday afternoon, potentially impacting travel. Check road conditions at www.511ia.org.
