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A strong winter storm began dropping heavy snow on the entire state Monday afternoon — and that continued well into Tuesday. Snow finally stopped in Des Moines late afternoon Tuesday. What to know Snow is tapering off or stopped for much of the state as of 6 p.m. Tuesday.Winds will gust up to 40 mph at times Tuesday evening, creating some whiteout conditions especially on Interstate 80 between Des Moines and Illinois. Authorities are advising not to travel on I-80 Tuesday.Travel will be treacherous through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning as wet and slushy roads refreeze overnight.Watch the video above for a full look at the forecast, including chances for more snow and dangerously low temperatures. Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsIowa winter storm sets snowfall record in Des MoinesThe wet, heavy snow that blanketed much of Iowa Monday and Tuesday set a new record. Click here for more details on the new record.How much snow has fallen since Monday?The latest snow totals show a foot of snow in some areas of Iowa. Click here to see snowfall measurements. Some closings, delays announced for WednesdaySome schools have started announcing plans for Wednesday, including delays, closures and virtual days. Check our list for the latest.Des Moines schools will be on a two-hour delay Wednesday. Elementary schools will begin at 9:45 AM, middle schools at 10:30 AM and high schools at 10:25 AM.What's the cost of cleanup? Des Moines public works director Jonathan Gano said the cost to clean up snow is about $70,000 per inch that falls. Watch the video below for more on the cost of cleanup in Des Moines and updated road conditions from across the state.Iowa State Patrol responds to more than 170 crashesThe Iowa State Patrol said they responded to 171 crashes, including 18 with injuries, between 8 a.m. Monday and 4 p.m. Tuesday. The department reports handling nearly 500 motorist assists during that time, as well. Des Moines police: More than 300 parking tickets during snow ordinanceAccording to Sgt. Paul Parizek, spokesperson for Des Moines police, officers responded to 534 calls for service between 2 p.m. Monday and 2 p.m. Tuesday during the bulk of the winter storm. That's about a 14% increase from a normal 24-hour period in January. More than 160 of those calls were traffic-related, with 5 resulting in minor injuries. According to the data, that also included 14 hit-and-run crashes and 43 crashes with property damage only.For parking along designated snow routes during the snow ordinance, 314 parking tickes were issued. Travel not advised from Des Moines to Illinois border; part of Interstate 80 shuts down Road conditions haven't improved much, as crashes and continued whiteout conditions have forced the closure of part of Interstate 80. Iowa State Patrol is also recommending no travel on I-80 between Des Moines and the Illinois border as a result of the poor conditions.WATCH: ����vlog provides update on road conditions Tuesday afternoonDes Moines airport: Most air travel on timeMost flights in and out of Des Moines are on time Tuesday afternoon and evening. For an updated list of flights, check here.Power outagesLate Tuesday afternoon MidAmerican Energy was reporting just over 1,660 customers without power, with 1,200 of them in the Council Bluffs area. You can see the outage map here.Here's a list of other companies and their outage maps:Access Energy CooperativeAlliant EnergyBlack Hills EnergyConsumers EnergyIowa Association of Electric CooperativesMidAmerican EnergyMidland Power CooperativeTrooper's patrol car struck from behind on slick Interstate 80An Iowa State Patrol trooper's patrol car was struck from behind while the trooper assisted a stalled semi-truck near mile marker 203 on Interstate 80. The State Patrol posted photos of the crash on its Facebook page and noted that, luckily, the trooper was out of the car at the moment of impact and avoided injury. Travel is not advised on I-80 between Des Moines and Illinois.Iowa DOT: Travel not recommended on Interstate 80With conditions still rough on the roads, the Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Iowa Department of Transportation are recommending no travel between Des Moines and Iowa City on Interstate 80.Des Moines to begin plowing residential streets for snowDes Moines crews are continuing to clear the streets of snow Tuesday afternoon.According to Des Moines police, crews will begin clearing residential streets at 3 p.m. Parking is not allowed during that time.'Good Iowan' helps Vivek Ramaswamy get out of ditchIowa road conditions worsen Tuesday due to snow stormRoad conditions have made traveling difficult Tuesday morning and early afternoon.The Interstate 35 southbound ramp at the west mixmaster was blocked due to a crash. See Iowa511 for more details on road conditions statewide.See video below of the road conditions shortly after noon in the metro.Iowa State Patrol responds to hundreds of calls during winter stormIowa State Patrol troopers were busy due to the storm.According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, troopers received calls for 100 crashes and assisted over 300 motorists as of 11 a.m. Tuesday.Sgt. Alex Dinkla spoke with ����vlog shortly after 12 p.m. Tuesday. You can watch that interview below.Des Moines airport: Some flights canceled or delayed due to weatherA number of flights out of Des Moines have been either delayed or canceled Tuesday morning.For an updated list of flights, check here.Power outagesShortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday, MidAmerican Energy was reporting just over 3,000 customers without power, spread across the state from Council Bluffs to the quad cities. You can see the outage map here.Here's a list of other companies and their outage maps:Access Energy CooperativeAlliant EnergyBlack Hills EnergyConsumers EnergyIowa Association of Electric CooperativesMidAmerican EnergyMidland Power Cooperative Snowfall totals in IowaWe're starting to see reports come in from around the state after a full night of snow. Check here to see how much snow fell in different parts of Iowa.Widespread school closuresDozens of schools around Iowa are closed on Tuesday due to the ongoing winter storm. Des Moines Public Schools announced Monday night that classes were canceled Tuesday, among many other metro schools. SCHOOL CLOSINGS: See which districts are closed, delayed, or dismissing early here.Winter Storm Warning and road conditionsMost of the state is under a winter storm warning as the snow is expected to grow in intensity through the night into Tuesday. We are looking at a widespread 6-9” likely in central Iowa and higher totals southeast closer to Ottumwa.Roads are almost completely covered with snow across the state. Expect slick conditions to and some drifting snow as winds pick up. Interstate 80 eastbound near Adair was closed for about an hour Monday evening as crews worked to clear two semi-trucks that were jackkniffed. It reopened around 8 p.m.As of 10 p.m. the Iowa State Patrol said it had been called to 24 crashes since the beginning of the storm, one with injury. They also were called to assist 70 motorists. Forecast timeline Tuesday morningThe heaviest snow will be falling in eastern Iowa by daybreak Tuesday. Even though snowfall rates will be lightening up here in central Iowa, the snow will become fluffier. Winds will be gusting up to 30 mph, so more visibility problems are likely. Rural areas will start seeing drifting snow.Tuesday afternoonThis is when the snow will be tapering off and ending from west to east, but winds will be strongest. Around the Des Moines area, the snow should wrap up by 4-5pm. Even once the snow is done, 40 mph wind gusts will be a factor through 10-11pm. Driving, especially in rural Iowa, will still be difficult.Snow amountsWhy has forecast snowfall increased?Over the last couple days, the projected track of this system has shifted north, closer to Iowa. The amount of moisture we're expecting has also increased some. A widespread 7-10" is likely across much of the state as of this forecast. Higher amounts are possible, most likely in southeast and eastern Iowa.Totals closer to Highway 30 will be on the lower end of that 7-10" range. Northern Iowa's amounts are expected in the 4-7" range.WATCH: How to be prepared for winter weather hazards Snow ordinances and Des Moines plowing planMany, if not most, Iowa communities have put snow ordinances in effect. Check with your city's Facebook and X accounts to see if your community has an active ordinance.The Des Moines Public Works Department began applying salt brine to roads late last week in anticipation of this storm, according to a news release. Salt was also spread on snow routes and bridges on Saturday to help prevent icy spots as snow removal operations continue.“When the snow starts to fall, our plows will start hitting snow routes hard to make sure there is safe access to the City's major arterial roads," public works director Jonathan Gano said.These routes are continuously cleared while snow is falling and they are designed so that every resident is within four blocks of a snow route. When snowfall ends crews make a final pass through snow routes before moving into residential districts."We're expecting to finish snow routes and get into neighborhoods by Tuesday afternoon," Gano said. "Residents and motorists can help these operators work more efficiently by giving them plenty of space on the road as well as complying with parking restrictions."WATCH: ����vlog's Todd Magel checks conditions around Des MoinesPublic Works is responsible for keeping 2,200 lane miles snow-free in Des Moines, so they train anywhere from 80 to 100 snow plow drivers per season.Track plowing progress in Des Moines and stay updated with snow ordinances at DMSnow.org or by following Public Works on Facebook and Twitter. Residents may also opt in to receive text alerts by texting the word "SNOW" to 515-355-8815.WATCH: Des Moines Public Works prepares snowplows for winter