Vicious blizzard causes widespread accidents, Des Moines, Iowa

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Vicious blizzard causes widespread accidents, high winds knock out power, whiteout conditions, a very dangerous situation for Des Moines, Iowa.

All footage shot during morning daylight and darkness on March 5, 2025 in/near Des Moines, Iowa by Meteorologist and Storm Chaser Simon Brewer.

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Legacy title: Vicious blizzard causes widespread accidents, Des Moines, Iowa

Vicious blizzard causes widespread accidents, high winds knock out power, whiteout conditions, a very dangerous situation for Des Moines, Iowa.

All footage shot during morning daylight and darkness on March 5, 2025 in/near Des Moines, Iowa by Meteorologist and Storm Chaser Simon Brewer.

Vicious blizzard causes widespread accidents, high winds knock out power, whiteout conditions, a very dangerous situation for Des Moines, Iowa.

All footage shot during morning daylight and darkness on March 5, 2025 in/near Des Moines, Iowa by Meteorologist and Storm Chaser Simon Brewer.

00:00 tractor trailer blocks interstate freeway ramp after sliding off highway

00:35 multiple accidents on Interstate 80

00:52 standstill traffic with multiple accidents on Interstate 80

01:36 chaos on Interstate 35 with vehicles driving against traffic during blizzard gridlock

01:51 multiple accidents

03:11 whiteout conditions with 40 to 50 mph wind gusts

03:32 predawn chaos on I-80 with 55 to 60 mph winds and multiple accidents

Location

Des Moines, Iowa

Polk County