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Freezing Rain Advisory expanded into EC Iowa through 6pm

IAZ051>053-063>068-078-ILZ009-015>018-024-271730- /O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0001.130127T1200Z-130128T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KDVN.ZR.Y.0001.130127T1200Z-130128T0000Z/ BENTON-LINN-JONES-IOWA-JOHNSON-CEDAR-CLINTON-MUSCATINE-SCOTT- LOUISA-WHITESIDE-ROCK ISLAND-HENRY IL-BUREAU-PUTNAM-MERCER- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…VINTON…CEDAR RAPIDS…ANAMOSA… MARENGO…IOWA CITY…TIPTON…CLINTON…MUSCATINE…BETTENDORF… DAVENPORT…WAPELLO…STERLING…ROCK FALLS…MOLINE… ROCK ISLAND…KEWANEE…PRINCETON…HENNEPIN…ALEDO 321 AM CST SUN JAN 27 2013 …FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN QUAD CITIES HAS ISSUED A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM …

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Snowstorm possible in the southeast tonight. Arctic air arrives Wednesday and Thursday. Updated X1

Regional Weather View Tuesday& Wednesday another weather system moving up through Iowa and Illinois will spread heavy snow across parts of Iowa, Southeastern Minnesota and Central Wisconsin, this will be on the leading edge of an arctic airmass which will bring in sharply colder temperatures for Thursday.  Local weather view. Note: I did make an …

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WXUPDATE2: Winter Storm Watches upgraded to Warnings, Advisories

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iftko9TlxfQ&w=640&h=480] Another usual Iowa winter storm is on it’s way for Iowa, packing with it all types, from mainly freezing rain to a little sleet to a little snow and yes, rain. All of the National Weather Service offices in our coverage area have issued FREEZING RAIN ADVISORIES or WINTER STORM WATCHES in advance …

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Arctic airmass made its presence known across Southeast Minnesota with powerful 50-60MPH wind gusts and a 25-30 degree temperature dr

Warm January day, January 18th 2013 This weekend was definitely had two totally different tales to tell. Friday and Saturday was sunny and mild. Fridays highs were in the mid to upper 40s and Saturdays highs were in the lower 40s. The sun was shining, the sky was bright, winds were light and it felt …

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Arctic cold front passes through today, very gusty winds up to 50MPH with a chance of light snow as it passes. Very cold air in place Sunday-Tuesday highs in the single digits and lows falling well below zero. Dangerous wind chills around -25.F possible. Not warming up until Wednesday

Regional Weather View Very cold temperatures are making their way southeastward today as an arctic cold front blows through the region as causes some issues. The arrival of this cold air will cause problems mainly in the form of strong gusty wind gusts to 50MPH across a wide part of the region. This front will …

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Ideas for keeping deer & rabbits out of the garden.

Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis Deer, Rabbits and other pests can be a huge problem in the garden in winter. I’ve heard news reports recently of homeowners having problems with deer and rabbits eating shrubs and causing lots of damage. Before we start with tips to help with the problem It’s important to know why deer and …

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Temperatures swing back in forth this week. Mild Wednesday with chance of light accumulating snows, Cool Thursday, 20s for highs, then very mild Friday with highs in the 40s before an arctic outbreaks arrives by weeks end single digits highs likely and it appears little snowcover will be gained before it arrives. Updated X1

Regional Weather Veiw The region is in a change of weather patterns this week ahead of a major arctic blast poised to move southeast later this week. Ahead of this airmass, mild weather will be seen. especially in new snow less areas that developed from last week. With a jet stream located near us and …