# @iowapublicradio on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B4u4v-IA9Zz
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73153005-iowapublicradio-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-11-11T16:55:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Iowa Public Radio (@iowapublicradio) — https://gondola.cc/iowapublicradio

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Dear Experienced Iowans,⁠
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My name is Matt Alvarez. I’m the new talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. I’m also new to #Iowa. As a #Texas native I’ve dealt with my share of extreme weather situations – countless droughts, flash foods, tornadoes, heatwaves, and, yes, a few days of winter. But Texans have a very different definition of "cold." ⁠
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I saw snow as a child, but when we got snow in El Paso, it would fall over night and then melt away by late afternoon. I had no need for a heavy jackets, long coats, thick gloves, snow boots, scarfs or thermal underwear. From late October through early May, Texas winter was nothing more than a break from the heat.⁠
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Ya'll, I cherished those brief two to three months of “winter.” I've been told things are going to be different here. ⁠
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I’m writing this letter with the hopes of soliciting a little advice from you, loyal IPR fan. I need all the help I can get. Now that I'm here in Iowa, I have questions. ⁠
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How long should I let my car warm up? Do I need to? I’ve heard of Yaktrax, please explain. I fear ice and getting to work when there is ice on the ground. By the way, ice can be black? Do I need snow tires for my bike? What about my car? When will I adjust to the cold winter air? ⁠
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Please write back and leave any tips you have in the comments. ⁠
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Sending warm thoughts,⁠
mathewpaulalvarez ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⁠
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#iowawinter #iowa

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