The blizzard warning was slated for 7 a.m. Sunday through 7 a.m. on Monday, waited a little bit longer, but it came with a bang.

The snow hit Fort Dodge around 3 p.m. in a hurry, dropping almost an inch in an hour’s span. Wind gusts reached 55 to 65 miles per hour.

Travel was not advised as visibility dropped below a quarter of a mile due to falling and blowing snow. Widespread blowing snow significantly reduced visibility.

Hazardous conditions will impact Monday morning commutes with strong winds and blowing snow.

As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Fort Dodge Community, St. Edmond, Humboldt, Manson Northwest Webster and Southeast Valley schools canceled classes for the day.

Iowa Central Community College campuses will have a virtual learning andn work day. All classes will be held virtually at normally scheduled times.

The Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa State Patrol announced that Interstate 35 closed in both directions from U.S. Highway 30 in Ames to the Minnesota state line, which began at 3 p.m. because of high winds and whiteout conditions.

The Iowa Highway 415 Mile Long Bridge over Sayorville Lake in Polk County is also closed due to high winds.