Storm Brings More Snow, Cold and Wind to Across Eastern Iowa

Joanna Schoen of Iowa City plays with her dog Chaos as she shovels her driveway Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 along Governor Street in Iowa City. (Brian Ray/The Gazette)

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By KCRG Intern

Story Created: Feb 9, 2010 at 8:00 AM CST

Story Updated: Feb 9, 2010 at 10:50 AM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - First the snow, now the cold and the wind. Just another winter day in Iowa.

A slow-moving storm was dumping more snow early Tuesday as temperatures plummeted and the winds picked up.

Light snow will continue today, adding another 1-3" of snow to what's already fallen. Storm total accumulations of 4-8" are likely with some locally higher amounts possible in our northern/western towns.

The wind will be a major problem today as it increases to 20-30 mph out of the north. Substantial blowing/drifting snow will occur, especially this afternoon into tonight. Scattered, brief near-whiteout conditions are possible. East-west roads will be most affected.

It then turns cold over the next few days with highs in the teens and lows in the single digits either side of zero.

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