weather ad-lib blizzard wawaings in effect for most of the viewing areuntil 4 am this will be a groundhog day to remember in siouxland! snow is expected to fall throughout the day and deliver 8-12 inches across the area with some areas, including sioux city, standing the chance of seeing more than a foot of the white stuff by end of the day. the heaviest snow is likely to occur during the morning in which sioux city could have a solid 8 inches on llowed by steadier snow this afternoon. adding to it, winds will be very strong upwards of 40 at times, so whiteout so stay where you are and stay off the roads if at all possible! snow will begin to taper off later this evening and eventually exit by midnight or to be strong throughout the night, so blowing snow is still a decent possibility early wednesday morning. the rest of the 7 day forecast looks dry and quiet with highs in the 20s and 30s. meanwhile, enjoy the snow daynd be safe, everyone! see graphics. >> has been closed from the iowa border to the tea exit. -- sioux city is among several communities that have declared snow emergencies.