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Iowa starts the day under a clear sky, but the cold bites hard. Temperatures sit at 27 degrees in Des Moines, with a northwest breeze pushing wind chills near 19. The air feels crisp and sharp against exposed skin.
Sunshine takes over by midday, and highs climb to 51 degrees. That swing from a subfreezing morning to mild afternoon warmth is classic February. Melting will be noticeable on sidewalks and parking lots. After sunset, however, temperatures fall quickly…