Special coverage of the Iowa caucuses reveals that this year's political event is facing an unprecedented challenge due to the coldest temperatures in history. Live pictures from the Iowa state capitol depict a bone-chilling environment, with temperatures dropping below zero. The extreme Arctic air is expected to significantly impact the voter turnout for tonight's caucuses.
The weather conditions in Iowa are currently characterized by sub-zero temperatures. Today, Des Moines experienced zero-degree weather for the first time since Saturday afternoon, while other parts of the state remain in sub-zero conditions. In some areas, like Sheldon, temperatures have dipped as low as six degrees below zero. When factoring in the wind chill factor, wind chill values plummet to an intensely cold range of 20 to 35 degrees below zero. This level of cold is considerably unusual for Iowa, which typically experiences cold weather but not to this extent. In fact, the current temperatures represent a deviation of approximately 30 degrees below the average for this time of year.
