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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Fog/Mist

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 29 Dec 7:30 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Sterling IA

Wind Advisory December 29, 07:53am until December 29, 12:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 29, 07:53am until December 29, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Sterling IA
 40.62°N 91.93°W (Elev. 686 ft)
Last Update:
7:46 am CST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am CST Dec 29, 2025-6pm CST Jan 4, 2026
 
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