As 10 Democratic and Republican presidential candidates criss-crossed Iowa on Thursday, a small snow storm was making its way across the state and was expected to dump a few inches on places like Des Moines and Davenport, which could make campaigning difficult.
 
Already campaigns have had to cancel numerous appearances over the last few weeks due to ice, snow and yes, even a thick fog that enveloped the state for two days, forcing candidates off the roads and preventing some from even landing their planes.
 
But more importantly, on Jan. 3 when voters make their picks for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees, the weather is looking clear, according to the latest forecasts posted by the Weather Channel.
 
Turnout is key in Iowa because voters do not simply go into a voting booth and pick a candidate. They must instead attend meetings in their neighborhoods to caucus for their candidate, which makes high attendance critical for White House hopefuls.
 
See the forecasts for Council Bluffs here, Davenport here and Des Moines here. 

– Photo credit: Reuters/Keith Bedford (Huckabee hunting in the snow on Wednesday)