Viewing area, but will improve in a few hours as the snow tracks away from us. This graphic shows the warmest temps you will see the rest of the day. The stay strong today with falling the snow stops. But then picks up again overn many of the roads still need to be cleared for the morning drive. Storm track sevens Amanda Gilbert joins us live in waterloo. She can show what its like outside right now. Ally right now its snowing a lot than it was yesterdrdy morning. Visibility is pretty low. But it doesnt feel that t old out. And the thing about this snow is its a very dense making snowmen. Take a look at some video of many main roads. Bt ive been road right now. Ththbig thing ive noticed this morning driving to work. Is definately the roads though. Weve got you covered live in waterloo. Amanda gilbert. Kwwl news. Cities across eastern iowa told kwwl they arent sure exactly when they will be plowing side and neighborhood roads. They say they are going g o start with main roads. Once thos
Roads clear up. Bria jenna, now you know im from texas so i personally understand what joshua and ivan are going through. Im tossing it back to you in studio, live in sioux city. Bria bell abc 9 news. Jenna ter work be sure to drink lolo of hot chocolate. Hopefully the weather clears up soon. Weather clears up soon. Jenna blizzardlike conditions disrupted flights at Des Moines International airport today. This, as airport officials were bracing for the mass exodus of members of the media and visitors for the iowa caucuses. While many flights were on time, five Early Morning flights were canceled to cities including chicago and denver. That left more than 500 passengers trying to rebook later today weve been planning fofoquite sometime with our airport tenants, with the rental car agencies; with thesa; the airlines themselves to ask them to upgrade, give us additional seats in des moines to get this glut of people out of here. Foley reminds passengers to show up 90 minutes ahead of your
Now he s fighting for his life. He was riding with his friend and his friends mother in this mini van when they collided with a truck. 7 year old keoin and his 9 year old friend were thrown from the van. The back window shattered. Both rushed to chkdwhere things ended heartbreakingly for the 9year old. He was pronounced dead. Today kaseara telling me keon still doesn t know his best friend died. 20 25 21 09 20 25 25 17 it s gonna be hard. That was his best friend they played together all the time family tells me keion is one of the most joyful kids 20 26 38 07 20;26 42 05 he s a fun kid. He s very sweet very sweet and a very proud young uncle toothis is him and his nephew 20 26 54 16 20 27 00 14 i m just very hurt that s my little brother and then my mom already passed away so it s like. A mother who also passed away in a car accident. She was also thrown from a car. Kaseara tells me that was 2 years ago. 2 families now dealing with the unthinkable brother in Critical Condition 20 25 5
Weather adlib elias lets get into the top five this morning. Elias a slippery mess across iowa tuesday, as Mother Nature left snow for everyone to deal with as they began they commute to work. The snow and ice sent cars into ditches, and created a busy day for road crews, Law Enforcement and tow trucks. Sabrina two spot this morning. Sabrina two Southern States dealt with weather concerns of a different type. At least nine reports of tornadoes touching down across alabama and mississippi. Homes and businesses have suffered major damage, but only minor injuries have been reported. Elias the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Elias with a new regional administrator in charge, the epa is in force in flint, michigan and working to remedy the citys contaminated water crisis. The new leader says that the best minds have problem important thing is were going to let elias regional resigned in issues. Number four. The president ial campaign now heads to New Hampshire. An
With a high in the low 30s. The weekend looks warmer starting on saturday with a high in the mid 30s. Sunday a cold front will keep temps in the 30s but it will also likely swing some snow showers through the state lasting into early monday morning. Plan on a cooler and windy week starting next monday. Elias lets get into the top five this morning. Elias a slippery mess across iowa tuesday, as Mother Nature left snow for everyone to deal with as they began they commute to work. The snow and ice sent cars into ditches, and created a busy day for road crews, Law Enforcement and tow trucks. Sabrina in the number two spot this morning. Sabrina sabrina two Southern States dealt with weather concerns of a different type. At least nine reports of tornadoes touching down across alabama and mississippi. Homes and businesses have suffered major damage, but only minor injuries have been reported. Elias the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Elias with a new regional admini