Brace yourself, Iowans. Snow and bitterly cold temperatures are returning for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

New England won its way out of the No. 1 draft pick, but fortunately for the Patriots that's not a season-breaker. In a continuance of tradition we now stare down another snow on Farm Show week. We take a deep dive into what to expect for timing and totals.

Your phone may be buzzing start the new year and showing an alert you're not accustomed to: A snow squall warning. So, what's a snow squall? According to the National Weather Service, "a snow squall is an intense short-lived burst of heavy snowfall that leads to a quick reduction in visibilities and is often accompanied by gusty winds.