Monday, February 01, 2016

This was reported at 6:44 AM today.

This is a report about Colorado.

February 1, 2016
By Kirk Mitchell and Katy Canada

..."It's not over," Bowen said. (click here) "It just hasn't started. It looks like the evening will be pretty nasty."
Denver is poised to receive anywhere from 8to 12 inches by Tuesday.
Bowen urged drivers to allow for extra time during their commutes home from work Monday afternoon.
Bob Wilson, a spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Transportation, said the concern right now is preparing for the afternoon commutes around the state....


I am skeptical about the turn out in Iowa. The weather really isn't good. Iowa is right on the ridge between cold and warm temperatures. They are in for some nasty weather.

I think those that are used to the kind of weather one finds on the open plains would think twice about going out to the polls. 

Personally, being told the weather will turn mean after the polls close is not reassuring.


The storm is currently moving into the western border of Iowa.

UNISYS Enhanced Infrared satellite of USA (click here for 12 hour loop - thank you)

February 1, 2016
2130.19z

The storm is quite dangerous. High winds, blizzard and near blizzard conditions, limited visibility. Don't be disappointed if the caucus turnouts are  low. It was not for the effort. It is just a bad night for Iowa. I have to wonder if the state organization might rethink it's caucusing tonight. Once it gets started, it is difficult to change direction. Either it is on or off and postponed for a different date.