Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Unknown Precip and Windy

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 33 G 51 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 28 Dec 11:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Palo IA

Wind Advisory December 29, 12:52am until December 29, 06:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory December 29, 12:52am until December 29, 09:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 29, 12:52am until December 29, 06:00pm
    Winter Weather Advisory December 29, 12:52am until December 29, 09:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
Palo IA
 42.06°N 91.8°W (Elev. 741 ft)
9:11 pm CST Dec 28, 2025
12am CST Dec 29, 2025-6pm CST Jan 4, 2026
 
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