Johnston Chamber Dinner Rescheduled In Light of Winter Storm Q

Winter Storm Q is still a day away, but it's already causing some postponements in Johnston.

The Johnston Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, which was scheduled for Thursday evening, has been postponed because of the impending snow storm.

The dinner will now take place on Thursday, Feb. 28. at the Hilton Garden Inn.

The Annual Dinner begins at 6 p.m. for social hour and 7 p.m. for dinner.

The evening will include recognition of Bob Mackenzie as business person of the year, Ray Pugh as citizen of the year and Madilyn Allender as ambassador of the year.

Tickets for the dinner are $45. RSVP to the Chamber Office at 276-9064.

Winter Storm Q

A major winter storm expected midweek could pack a wallop in Johnston and the rest of the Des Moines metro area Thursday and Friday.

The National Weather Service isn’t leaving room for doubt, saying there’s a 100 percent chance of snow Thursday and Thursday night. Friday, precipitation chances drop to 70 percent and freezing drizzle is “likely.”

But just how much snow will fall in the metro? That's the $1 million question.

Several weather outlets have said it's too early to tell what accumulation will will amount.

KCCI-TV meteorologists were tracking three computer models – all calling for snow and most putting totals between 5 and 10 inches.

Until then, it’ll be just plain miserable. Highs will be in the low- to mid-20s both today and Wednesday, but brisk northwest winds will make it feel as cold as -10 degrees. The actual low Tuesday night will be around 3.