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Des Moines public works warns of overnight snow; asks residents to move cars and give plows room

City of Des Moines Public Works · February 19, 2026
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Adam Smith, deputy public works director, said a band of snow is expected near the morning commute and will continue overnight, that crews will deploy about 100 pieces of equipment, and that residents should park off streets and follow dmsnow.org updates.

Adam Smith, the deputy public works director, warned that a band of snow is expected to move in near the morning rush and continue overnight, and urged residents to park off streets and give plows room.

Smith said rain has already begun in Des Moines and "precluded any pretreatment of the streets," meaning crews were unable to apply anti-icing before the…

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