(Le Mars) — Today’s winter storm has caused several schools and businesses to close, and conditions are deteriorating as the day progresses. The weather forecast for Le Mars is calling for up to a possibility of six inches of snow, along with some freezing drizzle to occur later this afternoon. Plymouth County Sheriff Mike Van Otterloo advises motorists to stay off the roadways. Van Otterloo says, so far, many motorists have heed
the warnings about low visibility and bad road conditions.
(Snow depth measured more than 7 1/2 inches at KLEM offices as of 3:30 p.m.)
Van Otterloo is telling his deputies, that are on rural patrol, to stay put.
The Plymouth County Sheriff says the winter storm is also playing a factor on a towing company’s decision on how they conduct business.
Weather was a factor when a semi truck and trailer reportedly missed the curve on Highway 75 today near Hometown Mobility on the north-side of Merrill, and ended in the ditch.
(photo contributed.)
The National Weather Services has issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Blizzard Warning for Plymouth County through Saturday evening.
