NASTY weather forecast for Iowa Monday night - how will caucus turnout be affected?

[bullwinkle428]

I live in the eastern part of the state, but a winter storm may very well hit a good portion of Iowa including the major cities around me as well as the largest population center, Des Moines.

NE winds 20-30 (with gusts upward of 40) mph, 80-90% chance of snow - 1-3 inches expected.

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0231:1:US

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/52807:4:US

[DaGimpster]

1. For what it's worth, it was *really* (single digits) cold in 2008... but no snow.

And record turnout. It's not like we hold these things outdoors, and Iowan's are well accustomed to inclement Winter weather. If it would affect anyone, it might be less mobile people or the disabled.

[bullwinkle428]

5. Oh, I remember 2008 - I walked to my caucus site! It was very close by

my place, fortunately.

[Robbins]

2. It means those who turn out

are the most enthustic people.bernie supporters are showing they will come out for events no matter how bad weather is.

[Renew Deal]

3. That's good news for Hillary

But who knows. IA is a little puzzle that needs to be put together.

[restorefreedom]

4. well since bernie supporters are largely young,and hillary supporters are largely old,

and older people are going to have a tougher time in bad weather, i would say better for bernie and om and worse for hillary

but people in iowa are used to this so who knows...

[book_worm]

6. Iowans like us Wisconsinites are hardy folks and won't let 1-3 inches of snow

stop them. If any campaign is organized, too, they will make sure that older folks, for example, are picked up and taken to the caucuses.

[DefenseLawyer]

7. I doubt 1-3 inches of snow will deter anyone not looking for an excuse

But then that's the million dollar question isn't it? Who, if anyone, will be looking for an excuse not to go out?