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A First Alert Day in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is marked by strong winds, blowing snow, and slippery travel conditions. Winter Weather Advisories, Winter Storm Warnings, and Blizzard Warnings are in effect through midday. Even where winter weather alerts aren’t in place, Wind Advisories are. Strong winds will persist throughout the day, causing reduced visibility due to blowing snow. Temperatures will remain cold, with highs only reaching the mid-to-upper teens and wind gusts exceeding 40 mph. Winds will subside tonight, with lows dropping to near 10 degrees. Tuesday and New Year’s Eve will bring milder conditions, with lighter winds and highs in the upper 20s to low 30s. A slight chance of light snow showers exists on New Year’s Eve night. New Year’s Day will be colder, with highs in the upper teens and low 20s, before temperatures rebound to the upper 20s and low 30s next weekend. Precipitation chances remain minimal.
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Iowa Battered by Blizzard Conditions; Travel Hazardous
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Residents of Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas are facing a First Alert Day today as a winter storm brings hazardous travel conditions and frigid temperatures. Strong winds, blowing snow, and slippery roads have prompted Winter Weather Advisories, Winter Storm Warnings, and Blizzard Warnings, all in effect through midday.
Even outside of designated winter storm areas, a Wind Advisory remains in place through this evening, indicating the widespread impact of the powerful winds. The primary concern is reduced visibility caused by blowing snow, which will continue to plague drivers throughout the day.
Temperatures are struggling to climb, with highs only expected to reach the mid-to-upper teens. Sustained winds, with gusts exceeding 40 mph, will make conditions feel even colder. The wind is expected to subside this evening, but temperatures will plummet, reaching single digits to around 10 degrees overnight.
Relief is on the horizon. Tuesday and New Year’s Eve will offer milder conditions, with lighter winds and highs in the upper 20s to low 30s. Forecasters are monitoring a weak weather system that could bring a chance of light snow showers on New Year’s Eve night. However, at this time, impacts from the system are expected to be minimal.
New Year’s Day will bring another brief dip in temperatures, with highs in the upper teens and low 20s, before temperatures rebound to the upper 20s and low 30s next weekend. The forecast remains dry beyond New Year’s Day.
KCRG reminds residents to exercise extreme caution while traveling and to dress warmly in layers to protect against the cold.
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