***OFFICIAL 2026 WEATHER THREAD***

[Cyhig]

Sorry, lived in Grand Forks ND 5 years and routinely saw actual temps as low as -40. Never heard of an exploding tree.

I watched his video. Apparently an "exploding tree" is simply a tree cracking. I hear that all the time, but never knew it was referenced as an exploding tree

 

[SaraV]

So, what is the likelihood that schools are cancelled?
Those wind chills are wild.

At least in eastern Iowa...I gotta believe almost every school district will close! Right?

Ottumwa already called for a virtual learning day for Friday by 9 this morning.

 

[BCClone]

They raised the low for tomorrow from -23 to -20. That really makes a difference. A couple more degrees and it may be shorts weather.

 

[ItsCyence]

Really windy S.O.B. in NW Iowa today. Had to ratchet strap the garbage bins to the fence.

 

[Clonefan32]

They raised the low for tomorrow from -23 to -20. That really makes a difference. A couple more degrees and it may be shorts weather.

That's what I love about waiting to call of school. "Well let's see here it may just creed up to -18 real temp which is totally different than -24". Just call the damn thing now so people can plan for it.

 

[cycloner29]

WHO reporting a back up on Hwy 20 and I-35 corridor.

I know some people leaving for vacation this weekend just wonder if they get there with the snow and ice predicted in the southern US.

 

[JM4CY]

Just took the dog out. Worse than a McCarney presser out there in NE Iowa.

 

[clone52]

We had 15 minutes of the worst blowing snow I have ever seen and now it is as calm as can be. It was wild

 

[cowgirl836]

I would sure hope so. Having any kids out in this weather is way too dangerous, and it's more dangerous than some of the snow events they cancel for.

Metro here closes more often than burbs because of all the kids walking. Even for us it's 1 mile elementary 1.5 high school. That's a damn haul in these temps.

 

[Clonefan32]

Metro here closes more often than burbs because of all the kids walking. Even for us it's 1 mile elementary 1.5 high school. That's a damn haul in these temps.

I think that calls for a very simple solution. If the Superintendent doesn't call off school he/she gets dropped off a mile from work and gets to walk in that day.

 

[cowgirl836]

I think that calls for a very simple solution. If the Superintendent doesn't call off school he/she gets dropped off a mile from work and gets to walk in that day.

Honestly brilliant.

 

[cowgirl836]

now that I'm computer and can look easier - yeah, the metro is 1.5 for ALL levels so that makes sense why they close more often. Damn, a 6-10 yr old walking 1.5 miles twice a day.

 

[cyfanatic]

Cedar Rapids area schools have announced they are closed Friday...correct decision!

 

[clone52]

Cedar Rapids area schools have announced they are closed Friday...correct decision!

Home based learning it sounds like.

 

[nfrine]

now that I'm computer and can look easier - yeah, the metro is 1.5 for ALL levels so that makes sense why they close more often. Damn, a 6-10 yr old walking 1.5 miles twice a day.

But we had to walk uphill...both ways!

 

[BCClone]

It’s gonna be cold boys.

 

[madguy30]

It’s gonna be cold boys.

Sir, this is a family site.


-ish.

 

[3TrueFans]

Sir, this is a family site.


-ish.

Prime family makin time this weekend

 

[Entropy]

Cedar Rapids area schools have announced they are closed Friday...correct decision!

Wonder if I'll be teaching.
I'm flying out in the afternoon for PHX for the weekend, hopefully.

 

[enisthemenace]

Are we getting any snow out of the massive storm? I had heard it was trending more north. Maybe a trace?