Eastern Iowa Schools call for closures and delays amidst dangerous & extreme cold

Eastern Iowa Schools call for closures and delays amidst dangerous & extreme cold

Dozens of schools across Eastern Iowa will be closed or delayed Tuesday amidst this week's freezing wind chills, including a two hour delay for the Cedar Rapids

Extreme Cold Temps on the Way Out for Eastern Iowa - Mix 94.7 KMCH

The last few days have been Iowa’s coldest of the winter so far, with sub-zero temperatures and very bitter wind chills.  An Extreme Cold Warning was in effect through this morning, with a Cold Weather Advisory in effect through tonight. But National Weather Service meteorologist Rod Donavon says there is some relief on the way, with warmer temperatures as earlier as tomorrow. https://kmch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2025/01/mkwx2.mp3 There…

Bitter Cold Hits Iowa: Schools Delayed and Frostbite Risk Rises

(Des Moines) Iowans will need an extra layer or two when heading outside this morning. The cold weather is impacting schools across southwest and west central Iowa. Most schools are starting classes two hours late because of the bitter cold. Meanwhile, Jim Lee with the National Weather Service in Des Moines says the risk of frostbite comes with colder temperatures across the state. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/…