AMES, Iowa – Oct. 21, 2025 – It's turning colder, and that means winter is right around the corner. Iowa weather and travel conditions can change quick and vary widely from one part of the state to the next. We know you need the best information possible to report to your audience, and we can be a partner to help you with resources through our Winter Weather Webinar.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1–2 p.m.
Who: Our weather and media partners
What: A winter weather webinar to help you understand what the Iowa Departments of Transportation and Public Safety, the Iowa State Patrol, and the National Weather Service do to prepare for the winter season, and how we gear up for and respond to each unique storm. We will share tips on how to best work with our agencies, introduce resources available to you to enhance your winter weather reporting, and give you a chance to ask our agency representatives questions.
Presenters:
- Daniel Yeh, Iowa DOT Director of Government & Community Relations
- Craig Bargfrede, Iowa DOT Winter Operations Administrator
- Alex Dinkla, Iowa State Patrol Public Information Officer
- Chad Hahn, NOAA/National Weather Service-Des Moines
- Sinclair Stolle, Iowa DOT 511 Administrator
Where: Please register for the Winter Weather Resources Webinar for the Media at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1039679953896920408. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please register even if you cannot attend in person. The webinar will be recorded and distributed to registrants who cannot attend live.