Sideways Snow

Gale-force winds whip snow horizontally as Iowa National Guard Humvees are used to patrol Highway 6 south and east of Iowa City, Iowa. Members of the Iowa National Guard are assisting the Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa State Patrol on Highway Assistance Teams during a massive blizzard that moved through the Midwest Feb. 1 and 2. HAT's provide emergency rescue and transportation to stranded motorists during times of excessive snow. The Iowa National Guard posted 3 Highway Assistance Teams at key Department of Transportation sites to help motorists in need. Soldiers worked are working from facilities in Coralville, Mount Pleasant and Davenport, Iowa.
Photo by Master Sgt. Mike Battien