Snow showers could cause slippery commutes in eastern Iowa Wednesday morning

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA NEWS NOW) – A big reality check is in store for eastern Iowa as an arctic cold front moves in Tuesday evening. The front will bring snow and a blast of arctic air with cold conditions and strong winds.

The snow

• Snow showers will occur in eastern Iowa after midnight
• Short, heavy snow showers could reduce visibility until early Wednesday morning
• The snow will taper off around 10am
• Accumulation will be minor but could result in slippery conditions while driving
• Gusty winds can cause snow to blow throughout the day (making roads slippery).
• You can check current road conditions by clicking this link

The arctic cold

• Temperatures will remain in the 20s overnight into Wednesday morning
• Temperatures will begin to drop at daybreak into the teens by afternoon
• Winds will increase to around 30 mph, resulting in wind chills near and below zero in the afternoon
• Temperatures will continue to drop to around zero by Thursday morning
• The wind will cool around -10 degrees on Thursday morning

Temperatures will rise back to around 30°C on Friday, but we will see another storm system move in this evening. You can stay up to date with the forecast and learn more about this system at this link.