Weather Webcast with Meteorologist Stephanie Barichello
Quiet today then snow arrives Thursday afternoon, lasting through Friday morning. 4-8" of snowfall possible in most spots. Drying out Saturday then more light snow Sunday.
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Coast-to-coast storm threatens more severe weather, heavy snow next week
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University of Iowa cancels Final Four watch party ahead of Friday's weather
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