Billie Byrd of Des Moines clears the steps of the Iowa Capitol Friday Feb. 22, 2013, after an overnight snowstorm dumped six inches in Des Moines.  The snowstorm left behind varying amounts of snow and ice across the Midwest, causing difficult travel conditions. Powerful wind gusts created large snow drifts on many roadways, making navigating the slick conditions a challenge.   (AP Photo/The Des Moines Register, Rodney White)
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