"Iowa Braces for Frigid Temperatures, Heavy Snow, and Hazardous Driving Conditions"
Eastern Iowa is facing a series of weather warnings, including a Winter Storm Warning with 6-12" of snow, a Blizzard Warning with strong winds and reduced visibility, and a Wind Chill Watch with dangerously low temperatures. Travel is expected to be difficult, and residents are advised to limit travel to emergencies and prepare a Winter Survival Kit. The cold temperatures and wind chill values could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.