When can freezing rain and ice be expected?

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A very complex forecast for this weekend begins today with dry and partly cloudy skies.

Tonight temperatures will slowly warm with ice(KCRG)

As clouds form, high temperatures will warm to the low to mid 20s. As the evening progresses and into the night, a wintry mix begins.

Your first warning: Dangerous travel from tonight until midday Saturday

When can freezing rain be expected?(KCRG)

Initially, freezing rain or drizzle is to be expected, later there may be traffic jams and slippery roads. On Saturday, so much warm air will arrive that most areas will only have rain.

Ice storm warning

Expect dangerous conditions this evening(KCRG)

The worst conditions appear to be between Highway 20 and Highway 30, where we could see up to an inch of ice from late tonight through midday Saturday. Because of this, an Ice Storm Warning has been issued and will be in effect from midnight tonight through Saturday evening.

Note on winter weather

What awaits you by Saturday afternoon(KCRG)

Because the storm system is not moving into cooler air, the chances of light snow and freezing rain are greater, particularly in areas along and north of Highway 20 and south of I-80.

The conclusion

The worst time frame for travel is from 8pm tonight to midday Saturday. While road crews are on site working on surfaces, if you don’t need to be outside, don’t do it. Stay safe!

Today’s first alarm forecast

A calm day, but a dangerous late night lies ahead

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