BBC
By Bernd Debusmann Jr & Holly Honderich
BBC News, Des Moines, Iowa
January 12, 2024
Heavy snow and fierce winds have swept across Iowa, disrupting campaign events just days before the state is due to kick-off the 2024 Republican presidential race in earnest.
Forecasters are warning of life-threatening conditions over the coming days, including icy winds that could lead to frostbite in just ten minutes.
Parts of the state have already seen as much as 10in (25.4cm) of snow.
A blizzard warning is in place and wind chills up to -45F (-42C) are forecast.