Media advisory: Winter weather resources webinar set exclusively for meteorologists and media Tuesday, Nov. 17
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 29, 2026 – As we head into another Iowa winter, weather and travel conditions can change quickly from one part of the state to the next. We know you need the best information possible to report to your audience, so we invite you to join our Winter Weather Pre-Season Media Briefing, where we’ll walk through the tools, resources, and expertise available to help you stay informed.
Who: Our weather and media partners
What: A Winter Weather Pre-Season Media Briefing offering insights into how the Iowa Departments of Transportation and Public Safety, the Iowa State Patrol, and the National Weather Service prepare for winter operations and respond to each storm. We’ll share guidance on working effectively with our agencies, highlight useful reporting resources, and provide an opportunity to ask questions directly to agency representatives.
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
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1–2 p.m.
Where: Please register for the Winter Weather Pre-Season Media Briefing at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/974771391934988887. 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.
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