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Iowa — A pale winter moon fades over Des Moines this morning as temperatures hover near 36 degrees. The air feels damp and chilly, with northwest winds rattling bare branches and keeping wind chills closer to freezing during the early commute.
Skies turn mostly sunny today, and that makes a difference fast. Highs climb toward the upper 40s by afternoon, a noticeable rebound for mid-February. Still, drivers should stay cautious early. Patches of moisture on roads and sidewalks can briefly ice over before temperatures rise…