Tuesday was a welcome relief from winter with nearly the entire state reaching 40+ degrees for a high temperature. The feature chart presents the afternoon high temperature vs the reported snow cover depth yesterday morning. This comparison is made between a grid analysis of both observed variables. The relationship is clear with areas with the least amount of snow having the warmest temperatures. The snow free areas in western Iowa were able to reach the 60s! Our winter relief will not last long as Iowa gears up for an expected blizzard on Thursday.

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