Iowa Caucus Sees Lower Turnout Amid Record-Breaking Cold

Despite extreme weather conditions, some precincts report strong showings while others fall short of expectations.

Record-breaking cold temperatures in Iowa during the caucus may have significantly impacted voter turnout, with early returns suggesting a turnout of roughly 100,000 to 120,000, a significant decrease from the 187,000 Republican caucusgoers in 2016.
Despite the extreme weather, some locations saw strong showings, with organizers scrambling to accommodate the influx of voters.
Several precincts reported lower than expected turnout, with some attributing the lack of voters to the severe weather conditions.
Two precincts in Iowa made last-minute location changes due to the weather, causing some concern about potential shifts in caucus results.
The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning, stating that the 'life threatening wind chills' could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.