Des Moines, along with much of central Iowa, is under a blizzard warning for Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Rain and snow are expected over the next two days, and high winds will accompany them.

Southern Minnesota saw heavy snow overnight, with over a foot in some areas, and strong wind will continue to cause blowing snow through the afternoon. Travel conditions will gradually improve as the wind decreases,

Most of Iowa, including central Iowa counties such as Polk, Dallas, Story, Boone, Madison and Warren, fall under a blizzard warning. The warning goes into effect at 9 p.m. Tuesday and will last until 3 p.