powerful as 40 miles per hour. that caused tricky travel conditions across the state. there has been reduced visibility in some areas because of blowing snow. large drifts built up, especially in rural areas and roads were slick. last night our own crew had quite the journey driving 90 miles from port dodge to our hotel here in des moines. it was very slow-going in some places as plows struggled to keep all the roads clear. while most drivers here in iowa are used to this sort of weather, there are some that don't heed the warning. >> got that small percent that, you know, will be in the plows and go around us doing 70, 80 miles per hour. we will see them down a road about a mile in the ditch. those are people that aren't paying attention. >> tearing up a little bit because it's so cold out here. crews are still clearing a lot of roads across the state today, so officials here are recommending that if you are going to be out and about on the roads. check online to see if road conditions are clear in your area. guys, i'm going to toss it back