Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.62 in
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	19°F (-7°C)
Last update	16 Jan 12:55 am CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Carthage IL

Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Friday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
then
Scattered
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 16 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 7 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 7 °F
Partly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 16 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 6 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Scattered snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Scattered snow showers, mainly before 9pm, then scattered flurries after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

M.L.King Day

Sunny, with a high near 16.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 6.