Station Name: Pella 5SW - Red Rock Lk (TW)
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 699 feet

Nearest Address:
Horn's Ferry Bridge
Pella, IA 50219
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3642, -92.9756

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 11:02AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 9:15 PM

...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from late Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts from blowing snow lasting into Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts, especially on Sunday. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts are over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions with lesser snow as far south as along the I-80 corridor is possible. * WHAT...Accumulating snow and blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 1:34PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:34 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:45 PM

...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from late Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts from blowing snow lasting into Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts, especially on Sunday. A brief period of freezing rain is possible Sunday morning prior to switching over to snow. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts are over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions are possible with lesser snow as far south as the I-80 corridor. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation followed by blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central into north central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.