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Hang in there Eastern Iowa! Warmer temperatures are on the way this week!

As we approach 48 hours since the temperatures in Cedar Rapids was above zero, eastern Iowa prepares for what will be the coldest Valentine's Day ever.

The wind chill temperature is a “feels like” temperature. It is how cold people and animals feel when outside.
According to the National Weather Service: As the wind increases, it draws heat from the body, driving down skin temperature and eventually the internal body temp…

Remember, patience is a virtue.

As the blizzard blew through the state on Thursday, the storm system dropped a handful of inches of snow along with it, leading to big drifts and hazardous travel conditions.
Unofficial snowfall totals as reported by the Iowa State Mesonet:
Marion 6"
Cedar Rapids 5...

A Blizzard is defined as: Blowing and/or falling snow with winds of at least 35 mph, reducing visibilities to a quarter of a mile or less for at least three hours.
But how often are these issued within the state of Iowa?
The Iowa Environmental Mesonet has created a graph (below) sh…

Law enforcement officials are strongly advising citizens to NOT ATTEMPT TRAVEL.

Nearly two feet of snow fell to start the new year

Cedar Rapids has nearly reached its normal annual snowfall, but it appears more is on the way soon.