Thick snow and high winds storm through north Iowa

     Two instances of blizzard-like conditions in the last two weeks cancelled classes, slowed travel and caused cleanup crews to work overtime.

     I-35 shut down from Clear Lake to Ames Monday, and officials advised people not to travel due to high winds and whiteout conditions. West Fork classes were cancelled Monday and Tuesday following last week’s Feb. 2 and 3 closures and Feb. 4 late start.

     The blizzard-like conditions Feb. 2-3 dumped upwards of one foot of snow on the area, putting cleanup crews into overdrive.

          Read the full article in the Feb. 11 edition of the papers.