Iowa State Patrol Offers Advice For Weekend Holiday Driving

(Le Mars) — Three inches of snow combined with the extreme winter arctic cold temperatures expected for this weekend could create some travel concerns for Iowa motorists. The Iowa State Patrol is suggesting, if you must travel, be sure to have your car, and yourself, adequately prepared for the cold temperatures.

Trooper John Farley says to also make certain you have a charged cell phone.

Farley says if by chance you do become stranded during the extreme cold temperatures, know your location, and remain in your vehicle.

Farley says an incident happened in South Dakota this week where an elderly woman died of exposure when she left her stranded vehicle, and was found frozen to death a
few feet away from her car.

Since this weekend begins the New Year Holiday, Farley says the Iowa State Patrol will have additional patrol units on the highways watching for intoxicated drivers.

Farley says if you plan to party on New Year’s Eve, make certain you have a designated driver.