Iowa — Iowans who’ve been wanting to take down their Christmas lights might tackle the chore soon while it’s still warm, because extremely cold weather is on the way.
National Weather Service meteorologist Rod Donavon says we’ll be seeing temperature extremes on both ends of the spectrum this weekend.
That blast of Arctic air will continue pouring into Iowa throughout the day on Saturday, and by Sunday, the bitter cold will be settling in to stick around.
A few areas may see flurries this weekend but he says no significant accumulation is expected anywhere in the state.
The long-range forecast shows highs may be back in the 30s by Wednesday.
