How to Prepare for Winter Storms in Iowa

Prepare for Iowa winter storms with expert tips on home safety, stocking supplies, vehicle readiness, and more. Stay safe this season!

How to Prepare for Winter Storms in Iowa

Iowa Weather Forecast

There weather doesn’t look all that active heading into the weekend before Christmas. Little if any precipitation is anticipated, and while temperatures will be seasonally cool to end the week, readings will warm through the weekend with highs in the 30s and 40s by Sunday. Overnight lows will dip into the single digits and teens tonight, but rebound into the teens and 20s by Sunday morning. The next chances for precipitation don’t arrive until Christmas morning, and that is only slight chances for light rain southeast into Missouri and Illinois.

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