Area snowfall totals (as of noon):

KNIA/KRLS
Knoxville – 6″
Pella – 5.5″

Reports to the National Weather Service:
Indianola – 6″
Prairie City – 6″
Sully – 4″

Several area roads are completely covered with snow, according to the Iowa DOT. Travel is not advised between Highway 163 from Otley to Pleasant Hill and Highway 14 from Monroe to Newton due to the heavy snow. A tow ban is in effect for Marion County until further notice. Plows from the Marion County Road Department have been out since 7 a.m. to try and clear roads. Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest winter weather information.