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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
LATEST: Closings and cancellations, snow forecast
As much as four inches of new snow is expected to fall across Eastern Iowa today, and the morning commute is proving slippery.
Snow is likely throughout the day today, with most falling in the morning hours. The snow may be heavy at times, KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team meteorologist Kaj O'Mara said, and you'll want to give yourself extra time as visibilities may be reduced and roads become slick.
Mixed precipitation may occur south of Interstate 80 early this morning as well.
The snow will taper to flurries this afternoon, with most locations north of I-80 seeing 2 to 4 inches. South of I-80, about 1 to 2 inches is expected, with some icing. The active weather will continue right through the week, with significant cold by the end of the week.
Snow emergency in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police Lt. Kenneth Washburn said there had been a few accidents in the city since the snow started falling, but none that were serious.
A snow emergency is in effect in Cedar Rapids from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday. Residents are asked to move cars off the streets, or if it is not possible, park on the odd-numbered side of the street on Monday.
Closings and cancellations
Many area schools have delayed or cancelled classes today due to the snow. Others, including Cedar Rapids schools, had a prescheduled day off today for teacher inservice.
Here's a full list of delays and cancellations
A note on today's Martin Luther King Jr. events: Due to safety concerns, the "Remembering Martin" March has been cancelled.
The 25th Anniversary Luncheon will continue as planned, said Terry Bergen, spokesman for United Way of East Central Iowa.
More weather information
Three vehicles were seen in the ditches along northbound Interstate 380 near the Swisher exit just before 8 a.m. today. Freezing rain was falling and winds were howling in the area. (Jeff Raasch/The Gazette)
Here's a view of First Avenue East near 15th Street SE, as of 6:25 a.m. (Jeff Raasch/The Gazette)
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