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Des Moines, Iowa – A warmer-than-normal and wetter weather pattern is expected to develop across Iowa heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, increasing the likelihood of rain, wet snow, and slushy travel conditions from Saturday through midweek. While no single high-impact winter storm is currently indicated, repeated rounds of precipitation could create cumulative impacts on roads, rivers, and daily travel statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Iowa is favored for above-normal precipitation and above-normal temperatures during the February 14–18 period. This setup limits prolonged Arctic cold while shifting precipitation toward rain or mixed events, especially across southern and central Iowa…