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Lingering Winter Weather in Interior New England; Snow Squalls Developing Downwind of the Lower Great Lakes

A wintry mix will continue in interior New England through tonight as a coastal storm quickly passes to the east. Heavy snow is expected in northern Maine, with a coating of ice expected for much of interior New England. Behind this storm system, lake effect snow and snow squalls will develop from the Ohio Valley to interior New England through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 12 Jan 6:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Niota IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Niota IL
 40.61°N 91.3°W (Elev. 541 ft)
Last Update:
4:57 am CST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CST Jan 12, 2026-6pm CST Jan 18, 2026
 
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