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A Wind Chill Warning has been issued for most of the state through noon Tuesday. Expect a high of -7 degrees Sunday in Des Moines, where the wind chill will stay at -30 or colder. And the wind chill will stay well below zero into Wednesday morning.Get the latest ����vlog forecast here Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | ClosingsHere's the latest on the snowstorm:How low did we go on Monday? Pocahontas was the coldest spot in Iowa on the coldest day of the season — so far. It was negative -21 degrees there Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Atlantic, Aubudon, Boone, Chariton and Denison all recorded lows of -20, and essentially the state was in the negative double-digits with wind chills making it feel more like -40. It was -17 at the Des Moines International Airport, two degrees shy of the record low on Jan. 14, which is -19 set in 1888.What about the state's coldest wind chills? Rockwell City and West Bend both checked in at -52, while Pocahontas was at -51.Get the latest ����vlog forecast hereFrigid stretch in Des Moines means coldest caucus everDes Moines will see highs in the negative territory both Sunday and Monday, with wind chills into the negative double-digits. It's almost a guarantee that Monday's Iowa caucuses will be the coldest in modern history. Skies will be dry across the state, but the arctic air and frigid breeze will be brutal. Expect the high Monday to be -3 degrees in Des Moines, with a wind chill that'll feel like -20. It'll be -6 when caucuses start at 7 p.m. and will feel closer to -30.Here are some important reminders to keep your house safe and warm this winter.Do:Close your garage door.Keep your heat to at least 64 degrees.Seal cracks in windows and doors.Move furniture away from vents and radiators.Close the flue to the fireplace, if you're not running a fire.Plug space heaters directly into a wall and not an extension cord.Keep your heat on when leaving the house. Pipes can burst if it's too cold in your house.Don't:Don't use gas stoves or ovens to heat your home.Don't use a generator in your house.Get the latest ����vlog forecast hereHundreds of churches closed SundayHundreds of churches across the state are closed Sunday due to the weather. You can see an updated list of closings here.Second snowiest 5-day stretch ever in Des MoinesBetween Monday and Friday this week, Des Moines got 22.3 inches of snow at the Des Moines International Airport. That's the second most in a 5-day period ever recorded in Des Moines, behind only Dec. 28, 1941-Jan. 1, 1942, when 24.7 inches fell. Waterloo's storms this week helped crush its 5-day snowfall record, the National Weather Service said. Preliminary measurements of 23.9 inches of snow between Monday and Friday bests the previous mark by nearly 8 inches.I-80 now passable, but travel still not advisedInterstate 80, impassable between Victor and Coralville since Friday night because of blowing snow, drifting, icy conditions and/or crashed vehicles, reopened around 11 a.m. Saturday. But state officials still are advising against travel in that area — and on most of the state's roads. You can see the full map of road conditions here.TRAVELING? See the latest traffic updates here.Wind Chill Warning issuedThe Wind Chill Warning is in effect for most of the state from 6 a.m. Saturday to noon Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service: "Winds will continue to increase, with life-threatening blizzard conditions, especially this afternoon to evening across portions of central and northern Iowa. Dangerous temperatures follow this weekend through early next week, with wind chill values down to 45 below zero expected.We will be within close range of tying the previous record of the greatest number of days below zero (three) which most recently occurred in 1996. Wind chills will be extremely dangerous for those caught outside for long periods of time, especially Sunday and Monday. Expect wind chills of -40 to -50F coming up Sunday morning, -25 to 35F Sunday afternoon, -35 to -40F Monday morning, and -25 to 30F Monday afternoon.Iowans are advised to avoid outside activities if at all possible. And if you go outside, bundle up with appropriate layers. Frostbite can occur in as little as 10 to 30 minutes in these conditions, so extreme cold precautions should be exercised by all individuals.Get the latest ����vlog forecast herePlow driver: Please don't park on the streets����vlog chatted with Des Moines snow plow driver Karey King Saturday while he was headed out on his route. He says more people are parking on the roads than usual this year, and it's slowing down the plowing process. Regardless, King still goes above and beyond to help people out.When we rode with him, King stopped to plow the driveway of one woman who lives on his route. He says he would want others to do the same for his mother.Pack an emergency kit if you must travelThe Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management recommends staying off roads during and after snowstorms. But if you must drive, they say to:Check http://511ia.org before leavingFill the gas tankStay on main roadsLet others know your routeNever travel without an emergency kit, which should include warm clothes, food and water, a first aid kit, blankets, jumper cables, a flashlight and sand and shovels. Always take your cell phone, too.Weekend closingsBusinesses, churches and many other locations are closed over the weekend due to the weather. You can see an updated list of closings here.Snow ordinances Many, if not most, Iowa communities have put snow ordinances in effect. Check with your city's Facebook and X accounts to see if your community has an active ordinance.Des Moines airport: A few flights canceled SaturdayMost flights in and out of Des Moines are running as scheduled Saturday morning, but two flights to Chicago and one to Denver had been canceled. Check the status of flights in and out of Des Moines here.Saturday morning road conditionsRoad conditions in some areas of central look to be improving Saturday morning, especially south of the metro, but travel is still not advised for a large portion of the state. The Iowa DOT says all major roadways in the state have been affected by the storm, and travel should be restricted if possible. A section of Interstate 80 from Victor to Coralville is still impassable, as is US 6 from Iowa City to Wilton. You can see the full map of road conditions here, including which routes are impassable. More Iowa roads listed as impassible due to blizzard conditions, drifting snowThe Iowa Department of Transportation has added more roads to the "impassable" list due to blowing snow, drifting, icy conditions and/or crashed vehicles. And some counties, including Crawford, Franklin, Hamilton, Hardin and Wright, have pulled their snowplow drivers off the roads until conditions improve. Some of the busiest roadways impassble Friday night, according to the DOT: I80 west of the I80/380 interchange in the Iowa City area to the west end of Iowa County, near Victor is impassable in both directions due to drifting, icy conditions, and crashed vehicles. You will not be able to travel on this portion of I-80 until conditions improve.Some of the impassable roads in central Iowa:IA 175, between Ellsworth and HubbardIA 44, between Panora and Dallas CenterIA 25, 12 miles north of Greenfield to 10 miles south of the Guthrie CenterYou can see the full map of road conditions here.TRAVELING? See the latest traffic updates here.Weekend closingsBusinesses, churches and many other locations are closed over the weekend due to the weather. You can see an updated list of closings here.Some downtown events continued despite the stormCaucus campaign events disrupted for some, others trudge onIowa State announces virtual classes for Tuesday, Jan. 16Iowa State will hold virtual classes next Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to dangerously low temperatures.You can see more information in the Facebook post below.Multiple interstate closures in IowaRoads all across Iowa are in poor driving conditions.That includes parts of multiple interstates, according to Iowa State Patrol.You can see the full traffic map here.Iowa State Patrol assists nearly 400 motorists FridayThe Iowa State Patrol has assisted 436 motorists and responded to 72 crashes Friday, including 14 with injury. The entire state has partially or completely covered roads. "Dangerous whiteout conditions, drifting snow, and slick roads over most of the state are making travel in Iowa treacherous. Travel is highly discouraged," the Iowa DOT posted on X, formerly Twitter.Subzero wind chills moving inAt noon Friday the wind chill in Des Moines felt like about 5 degrees but was dropping fast. Once it dips below zero it's not expected to rise above zero again until Wednesday afternoon. Get the latest forecast from ����vlog Cyclones, Hawkeyes announce updates for basketball and wrestling events this weekend Iowa State's wrestling dual vs. Utah Valley is still on for Friday, beginning at 5 p.m. However, the Sunday dual vs. Pittsburgh has been canceled due to the weather.As of Friday afternoon, Iowa State's basketball doubleheader for Saturday (women vs. Baylor at noon; men vs. Oklahoma State at 5 p.m.) is still a go. There will be limited parking options, along with fewer concession stands open during the games.In Iowa City, the Hawkeyes men's basketball team will host Nebraska Friday night. Parking lots will be first-come, first-served.Early Friday morning snow totalsSome Iowa towns already have 6 inches of snow or more Friday morning. As of 6 a.m. the Des Moines International Airport had measured 3.8 inches. See more totals here.Des Moines Public Schools cancels all events through SaturdayAll events at or involving Des Moines Public Schools are canceled through Saturday, according to a district spokesperson.You can see an updated list of closings here.Several Iowa counties recommend shelter in place due to blizzard conditionsMultiple counties in Iowa are recommending people shelter in place due to the harsh conditions hitting the state.You can read more here.Adair County Sheriff's Office asks for snowmobile aidDue to the dangerous conditions, the Adair County Sheriff's office has a unique request.Anyone with a snowmobile who would be willing to help first responders in an emergency are asked to contact the office via Facebook.Snow continues to build up ... including at the ����vlog newsroomCheck out this photo from the ����vlog newsroom in Des Moines, courtesy of producer Kaitlyn LaGrange. Our favorite view to the outside is now half-covered by snow.Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla says roads still dangerous Friday afternoon during snowstorm����vlog spoke with Sgt. Alex Dinkla with the Iowa State Patrol about the impact of Friday's storm on road conditions. Watch that interview below.Downtown Des Moines businesses struggle to stay open during winter storm Some businesses made an effort to stay open Friday despite the conditions.����vlog's Alyssa Gomez was in the East Village where she spoke with the owner of Daisy Chain Coffee, which was still serving customers during Friday's storm. Watch the video below for more.The latest travel conditions in Iowa Interstate 80 reopens between Tiffin-Williamsburg, but travel still not advised8 a.m.: Interstate 80 between Tiffin and Williamsburg (215 mile marker) has reopened after both directions were closed due to four jackknifed semi-trucks in the area. Travel west of Williamsburg was still not advised later Friday morning.Travel not advised in Des Moines area7 a.m.: As expected, road conditions are going downhill fast this morning with heavy snow and strong winds decreasing visibility and causing drifting on some Iowa roads, the Iowa DOT posted on social media. Travel is not advised in the Des Moines area and areas to the east. TRAVELING? See the latest traffic updates here.WATCH: ����vlog reporter Alyssa Gomez shows weather conditions out in Des MoinesWhiteout conditions across the stateIowa DOT traffic cameras show near whiteout conditions across the state. Iowa State University partially closed Friday; Drake closes campusAccording to Iowa State University, the school will be partially closed on Friday, Jan. 12, due to a blizzard warning issued through Saturday. All winter session classes will meet virtually as scheduled at the discretion of the instructor.During the partial closure, all campus buildings will be locked. If you need access, please contact the ISU Department of Public Safety at 515-294-4428. Students moving back into the residence halls will still have access on Friday. Thielen Student Health Center will be open on Friday. The Student Counseling Center will be open for crisis appointments.Drake University closed Friday, according to a note on its website.CLOSINGS: See closings for Iowa schools and businessesDes Moines airport: Many flights canceled FridayAt least two dozen flights out of Des Moines are canceled as of Friday morning and about a dozen arriving flights have been canceled. Check the status of flights in and out of Des Moines here. Blizzard Warning for much of IowaA blizzard warning has been issued for much of Iowa. It goes into effect at 10 a.m. Friday and lasts through 6 a.m. Saturday. Keep up with the latest forecast here.Life-threatening conditions are expected. Northwest winds gusting up to 45 mph will make visibility one-quarter of a mile or less in some areas.Storms of this magnitude are fairly rare with recurrence around once or twice per decade, according to chief meteorologist Jason Sydejko. Travel is not recommended except if absolutely necessary, especially by Friday afternoon into the evening, when travel may be impossible in some rural areas.The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. These temperatures and wind chills can be life-threatening for stranded motorists. 'Good reminder to stay home'The Iowa State Patrol posted this photo of a crash on Interstate 80 near Hickman Road in Des Moines with the message, "Here’s a good reminder to stay home…Thankfully, these drivers were NOT injured. ... Please, don’t put yourself or others in danger. The road conditions are extremely dangerous!"The Des Moines Police Department posted this photo showing conditions near downtown:Most of Iowa under tow banMuch of the state is under a tow ban, meaning weather conditions make it currently too dangerous to provide towing or roadside services. From the Iowa DOT: "Tow truck operators should wait until conditions improve before removing stranded vehicles, for everyone's safety. If your vehicle is stalled or stuck we encourage you find a ride to a safe location."Des Moines schools, others across the state announce closures FridayWe have hundreds of school, business and church closings on our list Friday. See our full list of closures. When will snow arrive in Des Moines?Snowfall began for much of the state overnight and will continue throughout Friday. Critical services continue through severe winter stormsIowans flock to the grocery storeIowans did what Iowans do before snowstorms Thursday night and flocked to metro grocery stores. The Hy-vee store in Waukee reported at least double its average customer count Thursday. Travel not advised during Iowa snowstormNear-blizzard conditions are making travel across the state dangerous. Most roads are partially or completely covered, and going to get worse throughout the day, according to the Iowa DOT. TRAVELING? See the latest traffic updates here.How much snow is coming?A large portion of Iowa could see up to a foot of snow between Thursday night and Friday night. CLOSINGS: See closings and delays for metro schools and businessesSNOW PHOTOS: How to share your photos, videos with ����vlogIowa caucus forecastThe forecast calls for a high temperature below zero on Monday, which would make this the coldest caucuses ever. The wind chill could dip into the range of negative 20 to negative 30 degrees, far colder than any other caucus on record.IOWA CAUCUS PRIMER:What you need to know about 2024 caucuses2024 US presidential caucuses, primaries, explainedMaps: A look at Iowa caucus results from the past 20 yearsHow will the Iowa Republican caucuses work in 2024?How will the Iowa Democratic caucuses work in 2024?Frigid cold temperatures in Iowa this weekendAfter the heavy snow, the temperatures will drop substantially. Lows will dip below zero for the first time this year as arctic air is pushing over the Midwest. It will be dangerously cold on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with feel-like temperatures around and below -20.There will not be any snow chances with the colder temps, however winter is here to stay with the substantial snow that we will have on the ground. More winter storm coverage: Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | TravelSee which school districts are closed hereHere's how to accurately measure snowfall Why to put a quarter on a frozen cup of water before losing power and more outage tips8 snowstorm reminders your mom would want you to knowHere’s how to make sure your phone provides severe weather alertsExplainer: How to be prepared for winter weather hazardsTips for keeping your house safe and warm during the cold weatherSnow ordinances and Des Moines plowing planMany, if not most, Iowa communities have put snow ordinances in effect. Check with your city's Facebook and X accounts to see if your community has an active ordinance.“When the snow starts to fall, our plows will start hitting snow routes hard to make sure there is safe access to the City's major arterial roads," public works director Jonathan Gano said.These routes are continuously cleared while snow is falling and they are designed so that every resident is within four blocks of a snow route. When snowfall ends crews make a final pass through snow routes before moving into residential districts. It took Des Moines crews almost exactly 24 hours to clear every road after the winter storm earlier this week. Iowa weather forecast Saturday: Mostly cloudy and windy with a chance for some lingering flurries and snow showers. Chance of snow, 30%. High 4F. Winds NW at 15 to 20 mphSaturday night: Mostly cloudy. Low -14F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Hazardous wind chills expectedSunday: Mostly cloudy. High -3F. Winds WNW at 15 to 20 mph. Hazardous wind chills expected.Sunday night: Partly cloudy skies. Low -15F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Hazardous wind chills expected.Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy. High near -2F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Hazardous wind chills expected.Monday night: Partly cloudy. Low -13F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Hazardous wind chills expected.