Thu Mar 06 06:10:00 UTC 2025: **High Winds Lash Eastern Iowa After Snowstorm; Travel Advised Against**
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Eastern Iowa is enduring strong winds gusting over 50 mph today, following a snowfall that has now ended. A Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning are in effect for the entire region. Authorities are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel due to hazardous conditions. Many schools and businesses have already closed for the day. A complete list of closures is available on KCRG’s website.
Temperatures are in the upper 20s and low 30s today, dropping into the teens and low 20s tonight as winds gradually subside. Thursday will see mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid 40s, but another storm system is expected to bring light snow or a rain/snow mix Thursday night into Friday morning, potentially impacting the Friday morning commute.
The weekend forecast predicts mostly sunny skies with highs in the 40s and 50s. Looking ahead, next week promises above-average temperatures, with highs potentially reaching the 60s and lows in the mid-30s to 40s.
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