Forecasters: Storm, blizzard conditions may put region through a windy, wintry wringer
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Nancy Gaarder
Stock up on groceries, make sure youre current on your medications, and take a second look at your Tuesday errands and travel plans.
Thats the advice of meteorologists in the face of the powerful winter storm expected to hit the region Monday night into Tuesday. One of the hallmarks of the storm will be long-lasting, strong winds, so travel could be difficult even in areas with less snowfall.
Dave Samuhel, meteorologist with AccuWeather, The World-Heralds weather consultant, said models are coming into agreement that blizzard conditions appear headed toward the region. Where the worst of the weather occurs remains to be seen, he said. But it increasingly appears that parts of Kansas, eastern Nebraska and western Iowa are in for a rough ride, he said.
The worst-hit areas could see winds gusting to 50 mph and a foot of snow, he said. With that combination, drifts multiple feet deep are possible in wide-open terrain, he said.
FULL story at link.
Read more: http://www.omaha.com/weather/forecasters-storm-blizzard-conditions-may-put-region-through-a-windy/article_2e952e97-e3e3-51ee-94c5-770762f3d5c6.html
Western Iowa may get hit before the caucus starts.
Caucus countdown clock: http://data.desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/countdown/index.html
DallasNE
(7,402 posts)The two candidate to have the least negative impact would be Sanders and Rubio so if you are looking for who might exceed expectations, these are the two.
nitpicker
(7,153 posts)As Winter Storm Kayla.
Divernan
(15,480 posts)As the polling demographics have shown, Hill's best hope lay with a very high turnout from the older voters. I happen to be a 74 year old Judge of Elections in my state, and I'm here to tell you that a major snow storm will seriously depress turnout by older voters.
I mean, how many of them are so enamored of Clinton they will risk 50 mph winds, a traffic accident or slip and fall and broken hip? (The impact of weather on voter turnout is a major reason all states should switch to mail in ballots.)
LittleGirl
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OldHippieChick
(2,434 posts)This is true democracy in action as I've witnessed for many years in CO. You have to show up and dedicate 2-3 hours for the entire event. It's not a one person-one vote - it's a matter of what percentage votes for which candidate and that determines how many electors that person will have at the county caucus, where the same procedure is used prior to the state convention. All very time consuming and not likely to attract young voters who like instant gratification.
Uben
(7,719 posts)...Bernie needs a large turn-out to win Iowa. This storm could derail his chances. Who knows, I hate all these forcasts that say X will win or Y will lose due to weather. SOme people will vote regardless, some will stay in.
They gave the numbers showing HRC only one point ahead if there is a large turn-out. A small turnout has her 3-4 points ahead. Take it with a grain of salt, I don't believe anything I see on TV.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)won't people turn out to vote during the day? Esp. the retired ones?
Speaking from experience, I know I would, if only because I cannot drive at night now.
Divernan
(15,480 posts)and can go on for hours before final tally is taken. Participants have to stay until the final count is taken.
It's not just a question of whether the roads are clear around 6 to 7 p.m., but what shape they'll be in hours later when people have to drive home.
Even the act of walking across a parking lot against 50 mile per hour winds? And when you finally make it home - driveway and walkway covered with drifted snow (from aforementioned 50 mile per hour winds).
http://videowall.accuweather.com/detail/videos/trending-now/video/4726236579001/snowstorm-unfolds-as-thousands-gather-for-caucuses?autoStart=true
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/01/27/iowa-caucuses-how-the-parties-processes-differ-and-whats-new-in-2016/
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Thank you for your patience.
Divernan
(15,480 posts)What about voters who can't drive at night? Not to mention those who rely on public transportation.
We should each have the option of voting, and/or caucusing by mail, without any restrictions.
former9thward
(31,974 posts)And cause many groups to be excluded. But many will defend them to the death.
ancianita
(36,023 posts)jwirr
(39,215 posts)storms - those of us in the mid-west are used to them.
OldHippieChick
(2,434 posts)People actually have to meet - at night - and spend several hours of discussion and debate before a vote is taken. Yes, not good for elderly who don't drive at night, but also not very attractive to younger voters who have no desire to spend that kind of time when they could be on Twitter.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)Monday - the storm is predicted for Tuesday. Most of the people who are interested have been going to these things for decades. Seniors go because of issues that apply to them - like keeping their social security safe from Wall Street. As to the youth - they are the wonderful volunteers that we are seeing everywhere for Bernie. They will show up.
OldHippieChick
(2,434 posts)"election" day. And since the snow doesn't arrive until Tuesday, the weather should have little effect. I do still believe the younger ones might not be so excited to spend hours voting for precinct captain, etc. We did see tremendous attendance in 2008 and there were lots of Obama voters, but most were over 30. Very few folks turned out younger than that.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)there is a big reason for that - we have caucuses here in MN also so last month we Bernie supporters held teach ins regarding how to vote and exactly what needed to be done. We made it sure that those attending understood that if they do not come - we lose.
Many who attended the teach in headed out to let others know about this.
Also the kids saw just exactly how President Obama won - with the votes of specific groups.
OldHippieChick
(2,434 posts)I am always positive, but the proof will be the end result eh?
jwirr
(39,215 posts)OldHippieChick
(2,434 posts)Our caucus is March 1. I'm hoping for 2008 level turnout. No matter who wins, I would rather it be a majority.