Not much snow, but oh the wind

The new snow that came Monday added about two inches to the area snowfall, but the 40 mph wind (with even higher gusts) made it a whole different story. By mid-afternoon Monday, the wind created wipe-outs along highways, adding to the problems from the snowdrifts.
The conditions caused numerous cancellations of activities, including school events and sports, and in a rare move even the Mid-Prairie Board of Education cancelled its Monday meeting.
The more serious problems were on the roads, including an accident at 3:26 p.m. in the 2000 block of Highway 22 west of Kalona. Police reported that two vehicles were unable to stop for a school bus and both went into the south ditch, sliding into each other. One injury to a 15-year old male, was reported. He had difficulty breathing and was transported to Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Police said he had to be extracted from the vehicle. He was later released from the hospital. The Kalona First Responders and Kalona Fire Department were at the scene as well as the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.
Another accident was reported at 4:20 p.m. at 2495 Highway 22, east of Kalona when a vehicle was rear ended by another, then side-swiped by a second vehicle. No injuries were reported and drivers exchanged insurance information, said police.
There was a report of a Mac truck going into the east ditch along Highway 218 north of G36, Ainworth at 12:25 p.m. No injuries.
Another accident, involving a truck and trailer on Highway 218 at mile marker 82, near Riverside, was received at 1:36 p.m. Again, there were no injuries. A third accicent on Highway 218, near 175th Street, Ainsworth, was reported at 1:50 p.m. when a vehicle went into the east ditch. No injuries.