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Iowa wakes up locked in deep winter as clear skies do nothing to ease the brutal cold. The air feels razor-sharp, exhaust plumes hang low, and exposed skin burns within moments.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect across central Iowa, including Des Moines, through mid-morning. Wind chills plunge between 15 and 30 degrees below zero, creating dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors. According to the National Weather Service, frostbite can develop on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 15 minutes…