Lasting. Thursday is going to be sunny, but very windy and cold with highs in the mid 40s and wind gusts up to 45 mph. Friday there is still a very good chance for snow in the afternoon to early evening. Right now it looks like it will start as a wintry mix and turn into snow fairly quickly into the afternoon. Snow accumulations should be on the lighter side with ground temperatures being as low as they are, but i still think in grassy areas we will see a general collection between 1 and 3 inches with a few isolated areas able to get 4 inches. The weekend looks pretty dry for everyone but cold weather slides into place with highs in the 30s saturday and sunday. Elias top five this morning. Elias the director of the Iowa International center says despite governor branstad calling for a halt in taking in Syrian Refugees, the center would still be happy to help them. The director also says the United Nations and federal government are in control of allowing refugees into the country. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias republican president ial candidate bobby jindal is dropping out of the race. Jindal says now is not the time to run, but did say he will support the partys nominee. He was set to host several events in central iowa throughout the rest of this week. Those have been cancelled. Elias the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Elias a plane headed from los angeles to paris was diverted to Salt Lake City on tuesday after a bomb threat was called in from the ground. The plane landed safely, and passengers were bussed to a terminal. Shortly after, another plane hedaed for paris was diverted to an airport in halifax, nova scotia. Its unknown if both incidents were related. Elias number four. Number four. Elias French Police launched a raid in a suburb of paris overnight in hopes to track down suspects of fridays attacks in the capitol. The suspects were thought to be holed up in an apartment in the northern suburb, and a shooting broke out during the raid. Three people were killed and another five have been arrested. Elias and finally in the top five. Elias and it turns out that morning cup of jo could reduce the risk of death. A new study out showed that people who drink coffee daily, even up to four cups a day, are less likely to die from a number of diseases, including Heart Disease and type 2 diabetes. Jack well its not even thanksgiving yet. But apparently theres a grinch in central iowa. Vandals hit the festival of lights display thats in the process of being set up in dayton. It happened sometime saturday night after volunteers had finished setting up for the day. Police are looking for whos responsible. But its what the community is doing now thats got people talking. Local 5s Nikki Davidson has more. we just got these up friday finding someone that like holiday lights more than beverly jondle. Wouldnt be easy. Last year dayton didnt have a festival of lights. So she decided to do something about it. 11 16 44 i just didnt want to see it die, i wanna keep it going. And went way above and beyond what most would. The last five weekends shes been out here all day and night. To make sure the community would have its festival of lights. i just wanted it to happen. So she left saturday night. And came back to find this. 11 18 10 it was completely demolished. Wooden figurines smashed. these were over 30 years old lighted reindeer beheaded. its really sad this happene and the 80 candy canes she carefully placed around oaks park. Busted. And scattered everywhere. actually heres a candy cane here she says the worst part is most of this stuff was donated. And has sentimental value 11 22 03 i have no idea why people would want to bust things up like they did. But this isnt going to be where this story ends. Since word spread about the vandalism. Jondle says shes gotten eighty phone calls from people wanting to help 11 20 27 its totally great, it warms my heart up. Theyre donating new decorations. Their time. And money. All to make sure come the day after thanksgiving. This place will be looking even better than before. 11 22 17 its still going on, no matter what it will still happen. Sabrina elias were back with meterologist sam schreier. Sam sam adlibs sam weather adlib after two very rainy and gloomy days, we try out best to break the trend today but i dont think were going to have much success. Mostly cloudy, cold, and wet skies are the primary weather conditions expected through the afternoon today. Raininll today will be very scattered and light, so if we do see any showers they will leave very little rain accumulation and they should primarily slide through the state during the afternoon. Temperatures today are going to be steady and cold with our official high temp already occurring at midnight and an afternoon high of around 52 degrees. Its possible early this evening as temperatures fall quickly we could see a brief rain snow mix to even a few flakes fall in western iowa, but nothing will accumulate and it would not be long lasting. Thursday is going to be sunny, but very windy and cold with highs in the mid 40s and wind gusts up to 45 mph. Friday there is still a very good chance for snow in the afternoon to early evening. Right now it looks like it will start as a wintry mix and turn into snow fairly quickly into the afternoon. Snow accumulations should be on the lighter side with ground temperatures being as low as they are, but i still think in grassy areas we will see a general collection between 1 and 3 inches with a few isolated areas able to get 4 inches. The weekend looks pretty dry for everyone but cold weather slides into place with highs in the 30s saturday and sunday. Elias another president ial candidate is out from the race. Elias Bobby Jindals campaign was running low on cash, and he couldnt get the poll numbers to move much. He never made it to the main stage in any of the republican debates, always appearing in the undercard debate with the other candidates who averaged lower poll numbers. He made many visits to iowa, and his family was fond of the iowa state fair. But in the end he says he just couldnt rally enough support to justify keeping his campaing going. Gov. Bobby jindal r louisiana look im honored to have the opportunity to run for president of the united states. My parents came here 45 years ago in search of freedom and opportunity never in a million years did they think id be governor much less run for president this wasnt our time elias fellow republican and president ial candidate jeb bush commented on jindals announcement, and wished jindal and his family the best in moving forward. Im surprised. Look hes a great guy. Great policy guy. Really effective governor of louisiana. I wish him well. Hell, hes got a role to play Going Forward for sure. Hes a young guy and hes got a role to play. Elias happening today. Elias iowa is getting ready to celebrate National Rural health day tomorrow. Rural Health Care Providers will be recognized for the care and services they provide. And here are some quick facts about rural hospitals in iowa. Were among the top ten states for the percentage of adults in good health. Hospitals also provide more than 294 thousand jobs to iowans, and generate a 14 point3 billion dollar industry. Iowa is also investing in new rural hospitals in ogden, clarinda, and oskaloosa. Elias in Downtown Des Moines today, will talk about iowas Natural Disaster preparedness as the new National States at risk report card comes out. The report details how iowa is ready if a flood, draught, or extreme heat were to impact the state. Local leaders attending include mayor frank cownie and doctor Chris Anderson from isu. Its at 10 am at the dart central station. Elias and three people are in the hospital after an explosion at a business in lytton overnight. The victims were welding in a storage tank at proliant when the explosion happened. Names arent being released yet, but two people were taken to the hospital in sac city, and then moved to an omaha hospital. The third person remains in lake city. The state fire marshall will investigate later today. Elias coming up. An annual gingerbread competition in North Carolina is taking on a new meaning this year for participants elias but first. For those traveling into polk county. Be safe this morning. The Sheriffs Office has automated Traffic Enforcement vehicles at two locations. One at the. 73 hundred block of northwest Fourth Street and a second at the. 49hundred block of northwest beaver drive so take care on the roads today. Elias lets also get a quick look at traffic. This is i235 at valley west. [current conditions] iowa continues after this morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, sabrina forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. This is good morning iowa. Elias even though its not the greatest weather out, at least we dont weather out, at least we dont have snow snow and ice in the western part of kansas shut down major highways yesterday as the state is getting another blast of wintery weather. A 174mile stretch of i70 was closed because of whiteout conditions, and many motorists ended upstranding their cars because of the snow. Elias anchor toss to wx sam adlib toss. Sam weather adlib after two very rainy and gloomy days, we try out best to break the trend today but i dont think were going to have much success. Mostly cloudy, cold, and wet skies are the primary weather conditions expected through the afternoon today. Rainfall today will be very scattered and light, so if we do see any showers they will leave very little rain accumulation and they should primarily slide through the state during the afternoon. Temperatures today are going to be steady and cold with our official high temp already occurring at midnight and an afternoon high of around 52 degrees. Its possible early this evening as temperatures fall quickly we could see a brief rain snow mix to even a few flakes fall in western iowa, but nothing will accumulate and it would not be long lasting. Thursday is going to be sunny, but very windy and cold with highs in the mid 40s and wind gusts up to 45 mph. Friday there is still a very good chance for snow in the afternoon to early evening. Right now it looks like it will start as a wintry mix and turn into snow fairly quickly into the afternoon. Snow accumulations should be on the lighter side with ground temperatures being as areas we will see a general collection between 1 and 3 inches with a few isolated areas able to get 4 inches. The weekend looks pretty dry for everyone but cold weather slides into place with highs in the 30s saturday and sunday. Elias a gingerbread competition in North Carolina is taking on a new meaning in the wake of the paris attacks. I like to see the stories people tell through gingerbread. After a weekend of global mourning and days of worldwide tears. Judges like Geoffrey Blount say sure is nice to be overwhelmed by spice. You know for me its the holidays. Its the smell of gingerbread in the air is definitely a comforting smell. Every year, the National Gingerbread house competition packs the grand ballroom with nostalgia. Lead judge Nicholas Lodge enjoys the privilege with bittersweet emotions. So ive taught in paris and its actually my favorite city in the world. I have a lot of students and pastry chef friends and thankfully everyone is okay. Now returning to the smallest of things is a big victory. Judge aaron morgan says the artistry transports us to simpler times. Its great to be able to escape into an art form of edibility. 160 entries give us a sense of the season that brings people together. Yes i think that sometimes when things like that happen we turn to things that bring joy. So obviously the holidays are a happy time so this will bring joy to people. So many ingredients, so many individual stories. Collectively, a brief escape. This is a delicious distraction yes. All reax Sabrina Elias sabrina more good morning iowa ahead. But first high def tvs are Getting Better and better. But they could be boosting your energy. 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Be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. Go talk to your doctor. Youre not indestructible anymore. Energy. Focus. Help turn your potential. Into reality. How will you milk life . Forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. Certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts sam weather adlib put script here in green after two very rainy and gloomy days, we try out best to break the trend today but i dont think were going to have much success. Mostly cloudy, cold, and wet skies are the primary weather conditions expected through the afternoon today. Rainfall today will be very scattered and light, so if we do see any showers they will leave very little rain accumulation and they should primarily slide through the state during the afternoon. Temperatures today are going to be steady and cold with our official high temp already occurring at midnight and an afternoon high of around 52 degrees. Its possible early this evening as temperatures fall quickly we could see a brief rain snow mix to even a few flakes fall in western iowa, but nothing will accumulate and it would not be long lasting. Thursday is going to be sunny, but very windy and cold with highs in the mid 40s and wind gusts up to 45 mph. Friday there is still a very good chance for snow in the afternoon to early evening. Right now it looks like it will start as a wintry mix and turn into snow fairly quickly into the afternoon. Snow accumulations should be on the lighter side with ground temperatures being as low as they are, but i still think in grassy areas we will see a general collection between 1 and 3 inches with a few isolated areas able to get 4 inches. The weekend looks pretty dry for everyone but cold weather slides into place with highs in the 30s saturday and sunday. Sam toss back. Well time now for another short break. But when we come back. Theres a website that says des moines is one of the best cities to get rich in. But first heres what happened last night on jimmy kimmel live. Youre watching good morning iowa in hd. We are iowa. Elias who knew . Des moines is the place to go to get rich . Money under 30 dot com just put out the list. With des moines number four on the best cities in which to get rich. The website lists des moines low unemployment rate, low commute times and calls it a place with a thoughtful balance between bigcity bustle and smalltown gentleness. Cedar rapids also made the list as number 5 because of very low unemployement rates among millennials. Elias thats a look at your money this morning. Coming up after the break. Sams in with central iowas most accurate forecast. But first. Time for a quick look at traffic. This is i235 at euclid. [current conditions] good morning iowa returns elias topping your headlines this morning. The Iowa International center says it will accept Syrian Refugees even if our governor is against it. Elias also. Gop president ial candidate bobby jindal has dropped out of the race, and is the third republican governor to suspend his campaign. Elias and two planes headed to paris on tuesday were diverted, one because of a called in bomb threat and the other for an unknown reason. Youre watching good moring iowa in hd. We are iowas most accurate weather team. Good morning iowa starts now elias thanks for joining us on your [day of week] morning, im elias johnson. Elias weather is always first on good morning iowa. In with central iowas most accurate forecast. Meteorologist sam schreier. Sam adlib toss sam weather adlib after two very rainy and gloomy days, we try out best to break the trend today but i to have much success. And wet skies are the primary weather through the rainfall today will be light, so if we do see leave very little rain accumulation and they through the state during the afternoon. Temperatures today are going to be steady and cold with our already occurring at midnight and an possible early this evening as temperatures fall quickly we could see a brief rain snow mix to even a few flakes fall in western iowa, but nothing will accumulate and it would not be long lasting. Thursday is going to be sunny, but very windy and cold with highs in the mid 40s and wind gusts up to 45 mph. Friday there is still a very good chance for snow in the afternoon to early evening. Right now it looks like it will start as a wintry mix and turn into snow fairly quickly into the afternoon. Snow accumulations should be on the lighter side with ground temperatures being as low as they are, but i still think in grassy areas we will see a general collection between 1 and 3 inches with a few isolated areas able to get 4 inches. The weekend looks pretty dry for everyone but cold weather slides into place with highs in the 30s saturday and sunday. Elias new this morning, police raids in the manhunt for the mastermind of the paris terror attacks. A suicide bomber detonated her belt and officers were injured as they surrounded the Apartment Building not far from where the deadly attacks happened last week. Abcs Kenneth Moton has the latest. Script overnight, more gunfire in paris. French police on the ground in a paris suburb. Residents told to stay inside.