More snow/ice headed our way...
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I work in WDM and live in Altoona and am calling a snow day for myself. SE Polk, Saydel, Urbandale, Johnston, WDM schools all closed (which are all on my way to work). I could probably get to work but getting home is another thing.
From what they are saying on the radio (WHO) the temps are going down and the ice will turn to snow later today. Snow on top of ice - not a good combo.
If I recall the only time Ames Schools close along with ISU is when Cy-Ride deems it extremely difficult to get along the roads.. so only in a blue moon will the public ones close
Per the morning news, everything is going to freeze and the rain/sleet will eventually turn to snow. It's going to get bad.
Right now the Des Moines roads are just slushy. If the temp drops it might make things tricky but snow on top of ice actually makes for some better traction too.
WHO TV - Des Moines: METRO Schools on School Alerts
According to the attached link Ames & Ames Christian is closed along with ISU.
Right or wrong that is what is states.:skeptical:
The way I read that, it's just saying IF those schools are cancelled, it will run them across the bottom of the TV screen, because I'm on campus and there's still activity.
Des Moines School Closings and Delays, Iowa Business Closings from KCCI
Doesn't say ISU is closed, but do you think since Ch13 does that'd be a valid enough excuse not to walk across campus?:wacko:
Am I the only one that gets a rush out of driving in this weather? I don't drive fast or anything but it doesn't bother me at all to drive in bad weather. The only thing that bothers me is when it's in-between and you don't know for sure if it's slick. When it's pure ice/snow I love it.
I think everyone gets all tense and start driving like idiots. Just loosen up a little and have fun with it.
I think everyone gets all tense and start driving like idiots. Just loosen up a little and have fun with it.
My wife was pissed that Ames didn't cancel, we're like the only district in a 50 mile radius that didn't cancel I think. Roads are actually ok so far here, very slushy, could get nasty if it decides to freeze.